23 Facts About Donyell Malen

Donyell Malen was born on 19 January 1999 and is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Aston Villa and the Netherlands national team.

Donyell Malen began to display his impressive talent during his debut season for the Gunners.

Donyell Malen scored in the FA Youth Cup quarter-final away to Coventry City which Arsenal won on penalties.

Donyell Malen was sold by Arsenal to PSV Eindhoven in late August 2017.

Donyell Malen went on to be named in Voetbal International's Jupiler League team of the week a day later.

Donyell Malen went on to win the 2018 Eredivisie title with PSV.

On 14 September 2019, Donyell Malen scored all 5 goals for PSV as they thrashed Vitesse.

Donyell Malen added a further 8 goals across Europa League and KNVB Cup competition and he registered 10 assists, displaying his characteristics as a multi-faceted forward.

On 27 July 2021, Donyell Malen completed a move to Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, signing a five-year deal.

Donyell Malen made his debut for Villa on 26 January 2025 as a 65th-minute substitute for Leon Bailey against West Ham.

Donyell Malen has represented the Netherlands at every age group from under-15 to senior level.

Donyell Malen was a member of the Netherlands under-17 team that reached the semi-finals of the 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship held in Azerbaijan.

The 20-year-old Donyell Malen made his senior international debut for the Netherlands on 6 September 2019, in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier against Germany in Hamburg.

Donyell Malen was a member of the Netherlands squad for UEFA Euro 2020 and made his first tournament appearance as an 89th minute substitute in their Group B opener against Ukraine on 13 June 2021.

Donyell Malen made another appearance from the bench in the second match, assisting Denzel Dumfries' second goal as the Dutch beat Austria to ensure their progress to the knockout rounds.

Donyell Malen scored three goals during 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification but was omitted from the 26-man squad for the tournament finals in Qatar.

In June 2023, Donyell Malen was part of the Netherlands' squad for the 2023 UEFA Nations League Finals.

On 29 May 2024, Donyell Malen was named in the Netherlands' squad for UEFA Euro 2024.

Donyell Malen is a tremendously quick player who possesses great dribbling skills and an aptitude for prolific goal scoring.

Donyell Malen has been likened by ex-Ajax youth coach Brian Tevreden to Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez.

Donyell Malen's mother separated from his father at a young age and was later raised by his mother and grandparents.

Donyell Malen's mother re-married when he was seven, and he then lived with his new step-father alongside his four new half-brothers and sisters.

Donyell Malen recognised his grandmother as the person who most encouraged him to become a footballer, teaching him how to kick a ball when he was three years old.