Malick Thiaw
Defender #12
Age 24 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €30M
Career
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◀ 2025 Newcastle from Milan
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2025 Newcastle from AC Milan
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2025 Newcastle from AC Milan
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2025 Newcastle from AC Milan
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2022 AC Milan from FC Schalke 04
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Malick Laye Thiaw's season performance cards
Platinum
TRANSFORMER SEASON
3 Turning Points
3 Turning Points
4 Total Goals
23 Appearances
Silver
SHIELD
0.9 Blocks/90
0.9 Blocks/90
0.9 Interceptions/90
20 Tackles + Blocks
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Malick Laye Thiaw is a elite TRANSFORMER SEASON for Newcastle. Evidence: 3 Turning Points.
Also shows: above average SHIELD (0.9 Blocks/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Shooting (80/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Malick Laye Thiaw Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 76%
Weight 61%
Experience 36%
vs Premier League
Height 83%
Weight 69%
Experience 39%
Traits
DECORATED
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 48
Shooting 80
Defense 74
Workrate 36
Passing 26
Key Strength 80 Shooting
Area to Watch 26 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Malick Laye Thiaw this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle | 90' | 4.6 | - | - | 95 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Arsenal 2-0 Everton | 90' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle | 90' | 7.9 | - | 0 | 29 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Newcastle 1-1 Barcelona | 95' | 6.9 | - | - | 66 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United | 96' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Newcastle 2-3 Everton | 97' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Manchester City 2-1 Newcastle | 94' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle | 90' | 7.9 | 1 | - | 85 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle | 97' | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 56 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Newcastle 2-3 Brentford | 98' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle | 94' | 5.9 | - | - | 65 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Elche 1-3 Barcelona | 90' | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Paris Saint Germain 1-1 Newcastle | 91' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa | 96' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Newcastle 3-0 PSV Eindhoven | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Newcastle vs Sunderland | 35 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | 35 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Newcastle vs Bournemouth | 34 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Arsenal vs Newcastle | 64 |
| May 02, 2026 | Newcastle vs Brighton | 42 |
| May 09, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle | 51 |
| May 17, 2026 | Newcastle vs West Ham | 54 |
| May 24, 2026 | Fulham vs Newcastle | 40 |
Player Market Value
Track Malick Laye Thiaw's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €30.0M
Peak Value €30.0M (Q4'23)
€30.0M €15.0M €0
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Malick Thiaw is Newcastle’s Gold Wall. A winner of nine career trophies, including the UEFA U21 Championship and the Italian Super Cup, the 25-year-old German arrives at St James' Park with a decorated pedigree. Having established himself in the elite circles of European football, he is building a significant body of work as a defensive cornerstone for the club.
His identity as a Wall is backed by a massive 1,858 minutes of action this term. Across 22 appearances, Thiaw has utilized his SHIELD badge, averaging 0.9 blocks per 90 minutes to deny opposition attackers. While currently going through a quiet spell as he adjusts to the league's tempo, his profile remains intriguing; a standout Shooting score of 81 suggests he is far more than a traditional defender, offering a legitimate threat during set-piece scenarios. He remains a picture of reliability over a full season of competition.
With a market value on a rising trajectory at €30M, Thiaw represents a high-value investment for the future. An Intensity rating reflects his physical presence, ensuring that his defensive contributions remain a key factor as the club competes in the highest Stakes of the Premier League.