Donyell Malen

League: Premier LeagueTeam: Aston VillaNationality: Netherlands
Positions:STRWCFage:~26

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€110.9m€178.2m
Confidence: 73%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 75.6 / 100 · Confidence = 73%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration85

Explosive first step and quick off the mark in short sprints. (conf 0.85)

Top speed90

High top-end pace that allows consistent runs behind defenses. (conf 0.8)

Agility80

Nimble changes of direction and body feints at speed. (conf 0.75)

Stamina70

Maintains intensity in bursts though not an all-day engine. (conf 0.7)

Control

First touch78

Reliable control in tight spaces to set up shots or dribbles. (conf 0.75)

Dribbling82

Effective in 1v1s and on driving runs inside from wide areas. (conf 0.8)

Ball shielding60

Not primarily a hold-up forward; can protect the ball when required. (conf 0.6)

Ball striking86

Powerful and accurate shooting technique from different distances. (conf 0.8)

Distribution

Short passing72

Capable link-up passer in tight attacking sequences. (conf 0.75)

Long passing65

Average range; adequate for occasional switches and forward passes. (conf 0.6)

Crossing68

Useful from wide positions though not a specialist crosser. (conf 0.6)

Vision70

Sees forward passing lanes and times through-balls well. (conf 0.65)

Chance threat

Finishing85

Clinical and composed in front of goal with varied finishes. (conf 0.85)

Shot selection74

Generally chooses good opportunities but can rush attempts at times. (conf 0.6)

Off-ball movement88

Intelligent runs that create space and exploit defensive lines. (conf 0.9)

Set-piece shot40

Rarely a primary set-piece taker or specialist shooter. (conf 0.6)

Duels

Aerial55

Reasonable leap but not dominant in aerial duels. (conf 0.6)

Ground duels62

Holds his own in 50/50 situations despite not being the most physical. (conf 0.6)

Defense

Pressing intensity80

High work-rate in pressing and pressing triggers from the front. (conf 0.8)

Defensive disruption58

Contributes to disrupting build-up but not a defensive specialist. (conf 0.6)

Defensive positioning55

Situational defensive positioning, more focused on attacking duties. (conf 0.6)

Mental

Composure78

Generally calm under pressure, especially when finishing opportunities. (conf 0.7)

Decision making72

Mostly sound choices in attack with occasional rushed plays. (conf 0.7)

Work rate82

High off-ball effort and consistently active in pressing schemes. (conf 0.8)

Resilience

Injury reliability75

Some injuries historically but generally available for selection. (conf 0.6)

Outlook

Potential86

Clear room to develop into a top-level forward with refinement. (conf 0.8)

Reputation76

Established reputation at a high level and recognized goal threat. (conf 0.8)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Versatile, pacey forward who combines high-speed directness with intelligent off-the-ball movement and clinical finishing. Prefers to run in behind defenses and can operate across the front line, relying on acceleration and timing more than sheer physicality.

Well known for timing his runs behind defenders to create high-quality scoring opportunities and change the course of games.

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