Donyell Malen
Dutch forward who rose through Ajax and Arsenal youth, starred at PSV, and now plies his trade for Borussia Dortmund.
Donyell Malen (born 19 January 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-forward or winger for Borussia Dortmund and the Netherlands national team.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 1999
Lore & Background
Malen played youth football for Ajax and Arsenal before joining PSV Eindhoven in 2017, playing for their youth side Jong PSV before graduating to the senior team. He joined German club Borussia Dortmund in 2021 and has remained with the club through the most recent verified records.
Reader's Guide
Malen is a quick player, a capable dribbler noted for his pace and finishing, particularly with his first touch, but criticised for his low pass numbers. He has been identified as not a traditional number 9, number 10 or winger, instead more as a second striker. He has been likened by ex-Ajax youth coach Brian Tevreden to Chilean forward Alexis Sánchez.
Did You Know?
- Malen scored four goals for PSV in a 5–0 win over Vitesse on 14 September 2019.
- He is of Surinamese descent through his father and was raised by his mother and grandparents.
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