CORNERFLICK
21Caps- 8International goals
- 27AgeBorn 19 Jan 1999
- Borussia DortmundClubSince 2021
- UEFA Champions LeagueLeague
- NetherlandsNational team
The shape of him
Donyell Malen is a 27-year-old forward at Borussia Dortmund and a Netherlands international. In 25/26 that meant 51 club appearances and 2,937 minutes. A forward is measured in end product: the movement that finds space, the finish that decides it, and the threat that pins defenders back.
The job
Stretch the defence, take the chances that come, and lead the press from the front.
Season snapshot 25/26
| Appearances | 51 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 2,937 | |
| Goals | 22 | |
| Assists | 4 | |
| Shots per 90 | 2.8 | |
| Shots on target | 59% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 1.1 | |
| Duels won | 36% |
Playing style
Percentile against forwards we track, 25/26
Stat comparison
vs forwards we track (328), 25/26
| Stat | Bar | Malen | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals per 90 | 0.67 | 0.35 | |
| Shots per 90 | 2.8 | 1.8 | |
| Shots on target | 59% | 52% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 1.1 | 1.1 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Honours 6
- 2Eredivisie2017/18
- 2Community Shield2017
- 2Emirates Cup2017
Career journey
2025 – 2026Aston Villa
2025 – 2026AS Roma
2026 – 2027Netherlands- 2026 – 2027AS Roma
View full career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 2027 | AS Roma | 6 | 6 |
| 2026 – 2027 | Netherlands | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2026 | AS Roma | 20 | 15 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Aston Villa | 29 | 7 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Netherlands | 21 | 8 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Aston Villa | 20 | 3 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Borussia Dortmund | 23 | 5 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Netherlands | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Borussia Dortmund | 44 | 19 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Netherlands | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Borussia Dortmund | 41 | 13 |
| 2021 – 2022 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 – 2022 | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | 9 |
| 2020 – 2021 | Netherlands | 12 | 3 |
| 2020 – 2021 | PSV Eindhoven | 50 | 29 |
| 2019 – 2020 | Netherlands U21 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 – 2020 | PSV Eindhoven | 30 | 19 |
| 2018 – 2019 | Netherlands U19 | 6 | 4 |
| 2018 – 2019 | PSV Eindhoven | 45 | 13 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Arsenal U23 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Arsenal | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 – 2018 | PSV Eindhoven | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 – 2018 | Jong PSV U21 | 22 | 13 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Netherlands U17 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Arsenal U19 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Arsenal U23 | 11 | 3 |
| 2016 – 2017 | Arsenal U18 | 18 | 9 |
| 2015 – 2016 | Netherlands U17 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 – 2016 | Arsenal U19 | 6 | 0 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Donyell Malen
- Date of birth
- 19 Jan 1999 (27)
- Place of birth
- Wieringen, Netherlands
- Nationality
- Netherlands
- Height
- 1.76 m
- Position
- Forward
- Current club
- BDBorussia Dortmund
- Joined
- 27 Jul 2021
Strengths
- Finishing
- Shot volume
CF card
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Our rating from 25/26's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
73FWD
BD
Malen
- 92
- SHO
- 65
- PAS
- 74
- DRI
- 53
- DEF
- 54
- PHY
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Champions League |  Slovan Bratislava | H | W4–0 | 59' | |
| 14 Oct 2026 | UEFA Champions League |  Real Madrid | H | L3–4 | 90' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 |  Serie A - Italy |  Como | A | D0–0 | 53' |
More on Donyell Malen
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Netherlands | All competitions | 7 | 407 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Aston Villa | All competitions | 29 | 1,141 | 7 | 2 |
| 24/25 | Borussia Dortmund | All competitions | 23 | 955 | 5 | 1 |
| 23/24 | Borussia Dortmund | All competitions | 44 | 2,687 | 19 | 3 |
| 22/23 | Borussia Dortmund | All competitions | 41 | 2,345 | 13 | 6 |
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