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
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
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 | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Lecce 0-4 AS Roma | 67' | 7.5 | 2 | - | 56 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | AS Roma 4-0 Fiorentina | 68' | 10.0 | 3 | - | 69 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Netherlands 1-1 Morocco | ' | - | - | - | 83 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands | 45' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Netherlands 5-1 Sweden | 45' | 6.6 | - | - | 88 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Netherlands 2-2 Japan | 70' | 6.9 | - | - | 92 |
| May 24, 2026 | Hellas Verona 0-2 AS Roma | 84' | 6.2 | 1 | - | 75 |
| May 17, 2026 | AS Roma 2-0 Lazio | 83' | 6.5 | - | - | 80 |
| May 10, 2026 | Parma 2-3 AS Roma | 103' | 8.2 | 2 | - | 100 |
| May 04, 2026 | AS Roma 4-0 Fiorentina | 83' | 7.9 | - | 1 | 47 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Bologna 0-2 AS Roma | 77' | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 35 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | AS Roma 1-1 Atalanta | 92' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | AS Roma 3-0 Pisa | 78' | 9.3 | 3 | 0 | 58 |
| Apr 05, 2026 | Inter 5-2 AS Roma | 90' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | AS Roma 1-0 Lecce | 75' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2026 | Hull City vs Aston Villa | 59 |
| Sep 08, 2026 | Club Brugge KV vs Aston Villa | 40 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest | 22 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Tottenham vs Aston Villa | 22 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Brentford | 22 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Fenerbahçe | 80 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Newcastle vs Aston Villa | 22 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Viking | 35 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Manchester City | 22 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Aston Villa vs Fulham | 22 |
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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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.