Active in World Cup
Malick Thiaw
Defender #12
Age 24 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €45M
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
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 77%
Weight 61%
Experience 36%
vs Premier League
Height 83%
Weight 70%
Experience 41%
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Malick Laye Thiaw this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle | 90' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool | 93' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 96 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Germany 1-1 Paraguay | 10' | 6.7 | - | 0 | 42 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Ecuador 2-1 Germany | 30' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast | ' | - | - | - | 91 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Germany 7-1 Curaçao | ' | - | - | - | 100 |
| May 24, 2026 | Fulham 2-0 Newcastle | 98' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| May 17, 2026 | Newcastle 3-1 West Ham | 95' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| May 10, 2026 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle | 95' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| May 02, 2026 | Newcastle 3-1 Brighton | 96' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle | 94' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth | 99' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Apr 12, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle | 98' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Newcastle 1-2 Sunderland | 42' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle | 90' | 4.6 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 05, 2026 | Newcastle vs Bournemouth | 51 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Leeds vs Newcastle | 22 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Newcastle vs Hull City | 19 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Coventry vs Newcastle | 19 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Newcastle vs Aston Villa | 22 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | 22 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Newcastle vs Everton | 22 |
| Nov 07, 2026 | Fulham vs Newcastle | 22 |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Newcastle vs Arsenal | 22 |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Brighton vs Newcastle | 22 |
Player Market Value
Track Malick Laye Thiaw's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €45.0M
Peak Value €45.0M (Q1'26)
€45.0M €22.5M €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.