Donyell Malen
27-Year-Old
Roma
Serie A
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 brace in Sunday's draw
Malen scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Napoli.
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Malen scored both of his side's goals in Sunday's draw, his second consecutive match with a pair of goals. He opened up the scoring in the 7th minute with a strike assisted by Bryan Zaragoza, then took the lead in the 71st minute with a penalty. He now has five goals through five Serie A matches since joining Roma on loan, an unbelievable start to his career in Italy's capital. He was subbed off for Robinio Vaz right after scoring his penalty.
Malen scored both of his side's goals in Sunday's draw, his second consecutive match with a pair of goals. He opened up the scoring in the 7th minute with a strike assisted by Bryan Zaragoza, then took the lead in the 71st minute with a penalty. He now has five goals through five Serie A matches since joining Roma on loan, an unbelievable start to his career in Italy's capital. He was subbed off for Robinio Vaz right after scoring his penalty.
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Scores brace in victory
Malen scored two goals to go with seven shots (two on goal) in Monday's 2-0 win versus Cagliari.
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Four shots in loss
Malen registered four shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 loss versus Udinese.
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Seven shots in Sunday's draw
Malen generated seven shots (three on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against AC Milan.
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Offensive force in start
Malen scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Torino.
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Moves to Roma
Malen has joined Roma on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Aston Villa.
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Set for Roma loan
Malen is set to join AS Roma on loan before the end of the January transfer window, according to Sky Sports Italy.
ANALYSIS
Malen was one of the best forwards in the Bundesliga during this time with Borussia Dortmund, but the Dutchman has struggled to adjust to life at Villa Park. A loan move would be the best scenario to relaunch his career, and it'd also give him a boost to secure a spot in the Netherlands' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Roma are keen on adding a forward, and after dismissing a move for Joshua Zirkzee, it seems they're set to complete a move for another Dutchman.
Malen was one of the best forwards in the Bundesliga during this time with Borussia Dortmund, but the Dutchman has struggled to adjust to life at Villa Park. A loan move would be the best scenario to relaunch his career, and it'd also give him a boost to secure a spot in the Netherlands' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Roma are keen on adding a forward, and after dismissing a move for Joshua Zirkzee, it seems they're set to complete a move for another Dutchman.