Donyell Malen
26-Year-Old
Aston Villa
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Malen joined Villa midway through the 2024/25 season and showed glimpses of his explosive pace and ability to beat defenders. He didn't fully settle into the starting XI, but his upside remains clear in counter-attacking situations. With a full preseason to integrate, Malen could be a game changer in 2025/26. If he earns regular starts, he has the tools to hit double-digit goals and become a central figure in Villa's front three. His direct style and ability to stretch defenses gives them a different dimension in attack compared to their other forwards.
Scores goal off bench
Malen scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 4-3 win over Brighton.
ANALYSIS
Malen came off the bench and needed barely a minute to make his mark, arriving in the six-yard box in the 78th minute to score home after Bart Verbruggen had saved Evann Guessand's close-range header. The finish, officially his first touch, gave Villa a two-goal lead at a moment when Brighton were pressing. He continued to stretch the home defense with runs between the lines and into the left channel, forcing Brighton's backline to drop deeper. Malen started only half of his last six appearances but is in excellent form, contributing 21 shots in that span, scoring five goals and providing one assist.
Malen came off the bench and needed barely a minute to make his mark, arriving in the six-yard box in the 78th minute to score home after Bart Verbruggen had saved Evann Guessand's close-range header. The finish, officially his first touch, gave Villa a two-goal lead at a moment when Brighton were pressing. He continued to stretch the home defense with runs between the lines and into the left channel, forcing Brighton's backline to drop deeper. Malen started only half of his last six appearances but is in excellent form, contributing 21 shots in that span, scoring five goals and providing one assist.
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Five shots as striker
Malen generated five shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton.
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Assists as substitute
Malen assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Leeds United.
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Nets from late bench appearance
Malen scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-0 victory against AFC Bournemouth.
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Nets two in win
Malen scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Burnley.
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Limited minutes in debut season
Malen started in two of his 14 appearances while scoring three goals on 15 shots in the Premier League.
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Villa to submit another bid?
Aston Villa are expected to submit another move for Malen, according to Sky Sports Deutschland.
ANALYSIS
Dortmund aren't interested in parting ways with the Dutchman, but Villa are keen on signing him regardless of what they have to do to land him. They're expected to offer around $30 million to sign him.
Dortmund aren't interested in parting ways with the Dutchman, but Villa are keen on signing him regardless of what they have to do to land him. They're expected to offer around $30 million to sign him.