Donyell Malen

Donyell Malen exploits space behind the line, sprinting onto through-balls and driving at defenders as a right winger who can cut centrally. He began to shine at PSV, notably scoring five goals in a 5-0 win over Vitesse in September 2019. Donyell Malen thrives in fast transitions. A move to Borussia Dortmund in 2021 followed, where he evolved into Dortmund's main goal threat and finished a Bundesliga season with a personal best 13 goals in 2023-24. He made his Netherlands debut in 2019 and scored in that match, establishing an international note early. As a second striker and inverted winger, Malen presses high when needed, checks runs, and links play with one-touch layoffs to open space for a central striker. Donyell Malen finishes moves from narrow angles and gets shots off quickly, keeping defenders honest.

Xtra rating

1809

Global rank

302

Updated: 10 September 2026

Country of Birth

Netherlands

Preferred Foot

Right-footed

Agent

N/A

Latest Signing Fee

On Loan

Date of Birth

19 January 1999

Position

Right Winger

Shoes

N/A

Wage

£7,200,000

Season snapshot

Overall season statistics (all competitions).

Season	Matches	Minutes	Goals	Assists	G/90	A/90
2026	11	665	5	1	0.68	0.14
2025	47	2680	19	4	0.64	0.13
2024	61	2438	16	6	0.59	0.22
2023	42	2578	15	3	0.52	0.1
2022	37	2313	11	7	0.43	0.27
2021	38	2312	9	3	0.35	0.12
2020	59	4135	29	11	0.63	0.24
2019	21	1724	15	3	0.78	0.16
2018	38	1114	11	4	0.89	0.32
2017	4	107	0	0	0	0
2016	43	3179	13	0	0.37	0
2015	11	599	0	0	0	0