Donyell Malen

Attacker #17
Age 26 years
Nationality Netherlands
Market Value €35M

Career

AV
2025 Aston Villa from Borussia Dortmund
AV
2025 Aston Villa from Borussia Dortmund
BD
2021 Borussia Dortmund from PSV Eindhoven
PE
2017 PSV Eindhoven from Arsenal

Donyell Malen is Aston Villa's Bronze Impact player. A veteran of the Eredivisie and Bundesliga with six career trophies to his name, the Dutch forward arrived in Birmingham with a reputation for deciding matches late on. He remains an established presence in the squad, building his body of work in the high-stakes environment of the Premier League.

His season is defined by his role as a SUPER SUB, a role he has mastered to earn a Platinum-tier badge. Across 21 appearances and 680 minutes of action, Malen has registered four goals, proving his worth as a genuine THREAT. Although he is currently searching for rhythm after a quiet spell, his Shooting score of 68 remains his most dangerous weapon. Malen’s ability to find space in the box ensures he remains a vital tactical option when the Intensity of a match peaks.

With a market value holding steady at €25M, Malen represents a significant investment for Villa. As the club navigates a busy schedule, his knack for providing a clinical edge from the bench provides the depth needed to compete at the highest level during any crunch match.

Player Rating

Donyell Malen
73
Rating
10
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 63
🎯 Clutch 55
🎨 Style 95
📊 Ability 71
💰 Opportunity
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Attacker

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

elite SUPER SUB (3 Super Sub Goals)

Also shows: above average THREAT (2.8 Shots/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Donyell Malen Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Attackers

Height 31%
Weight 18%
Experience 65%

vs Premier League

Height 18%
Weight 17%
Experience 61%

Traits

DECORATED CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 56 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 68 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 20 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 8 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 39 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 56
Shooting 68
Defense 20
Workrate 8
Passing 39
Key Strength 68 Shooting
Area to Watch 8 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Donyell Malen this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Aug 31, 2026 Lecce 0-4 AS Roma Serie A 67' 7.5 2 - 56 Via del Mare
Aug 24, 2026 AS Roma 4-0 Fiorentina Serie A 68' 10.0 3 - 69 Stadio Olimpico
Jun 30, 2026 Netherlands 1-1 Morocco World Cup ' - - - 83 Estadio BBVA
Jun 25, 2026 Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands World Cup 45' 7.2 0 0 67 Arrowhead Stadium
Jun 20, 2026 Netherlands 5-1 Sweden World Cup 45' 6.6 - - 88 NRG Stadium
Jun 14, 2026 Netherlands 2-2 Japan World Cup 70' 6.9 - - 92 AT&T Stadium
May 24, 2026 Hellas Verona 0-2 AS Roma Serie A 84' 6.2 1 - 75 Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
May 17, 2026 AS Roma 2-0 Lazio Serie A 83' 6.5 - - 80 Stadio Olimpico
May 10, 2026 Parma 2-3 AS Roma Serie A 103' 8.2 2 - 100 Stadio Ennio Tardini
May 04, 2026 AS Roma 4-0 Fiorentina Serie A 83' 7.9 - 1 47 Stadio Olimpico
Apr 25, 2026 Bologna 0-2 AS Roma Serie A 77' 9.0 1 1 35 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Apr 18, 2026 AS Roma 1-1 Atalanta Serie A 92' 6.2 0 0 53 Stadio Olimpico
Apr 10, 2026 AS Roma 3-0 Pisa Serie A 78' 9.3 3 0 58 Stadio Olimpico
Apr 05, 2026 Inter 5-2 AS Roma Serie A 90' 6.2 0 0 89 Stadio Giuseppe Meazza
Mar 22, 2026 AS Roma 1-0 Lecce Serie A 75' 6.0 0 0 32 Stadio Olimpico

Player Market Value

Track Donyell Malen's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €35.0M
Peak Value €40.0M (Q1'24)
€40.0M €20.0M €0
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