Donyell Malen
Borussia Dortmund

Donyell Malen

Donyell Malen of Borussia Dortmund was born in Wieringen, Netherlands on 19 January 1999 (age 25)

Donyell Malen, born on the 19th of January, 1999 in the Netherlands, currently aged 25, is a forward who primarily takes up the role of a striker for Borussia Dortmund. With a stature of 5ft 9in (1.76m) and weight of 10st 9lb (68kg), he dons the number 21 jersey. In addition to his club responsibilities, Malen has also had the honour of representing the Netherlands national team.

The reputable source Transfermarkt estimates his current market value around the £34m mark. His contractual obligations with Borussia Dortmund are set to run for an additional one year and nine months, concluding on the 30th of June, 2026.

In a career spanning several top-flight leagues, in August 2017, Malen transferred from Arsenal of the English Premier League to PSV of the Netherlands' Eredivisie, for a fee not made public. Following his transfer, he appeared four times for the first team in the 2017-2018 season. The following season was considerably more fruitful with 31 appearances and ten league goals. Even though the 2019-2020 season saw him making fewer outings, 14 in total, his goal tally was impressive with 11. The upward trajectory continued into the 2020-2021 season, with Malen scoring 19 goals in 32 matches.

A career-defining chapter began for Malen in July 2021, when he made a move from PSV to Germany's Borussia Dortmund for a sum around £27m. His first season of 2021-2022 saw him making 27 appearances and scoring five goals. The next season, he improved his tally with nine goals from 26 appearances. In the 2023-2024 season, he scored 13 goals from 27 matches. The ongoing 2024-2025 season saw him scoring one goal from five appearances.

Besides domestic contests, Malen has made significant contributions in international competitions. His performances in the Champions League 2023-2024 for Borussia Dortmund included one goal from six starts and two appearances as a substitute. The Euro 2024 saw him netting two goals, both from two starts and two appearances as a substitute. He also made appearances in the Euro Qualifiers 2022-2024 and Nations League 2024-2025 representing the Netherlands and in the Champions League 2024-2025 representing Borussia Dortmund.

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Right Wing
Primary Position
Forward
Position
Donyell Malen
RW
1.76m (5ft 9in)
Height
21
Squad Number
68kg (10st 9lb)
Weight
19 January 1999 (age 25)
Date of Birth
Wieringen
Birthplace
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Country of Birth
Borussia Dortmund
Team
Netherlands 🇳🇱
National Team
£34m (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value
30 June 2026 (1y 7m)
Contract Expires

Season stats

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Bundesliga 2024 - 2025
Games
12
Starting
5
Substitute
7
Unused
1
Utilisation
92%
Goals
2
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Champions League 2023 - 2024
Games
8
Starting
6
Substitute
2
Unused
5
Utilisation
62%
Goals
1
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Euro 2024
Games
4
Starting
2
Substitute
2
Unused
2
Utilisation
67%
Goals
2
Yellows
1
Reds
-
Team
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024
Games
7
Starting
2
Substitute
5
Unused
1
Utilisation
88%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Nations League 2024 - 2025
Games
5
Starting
1
Substitute
4
Unused
1
Utilisation
83%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Champions League 2024 - 2025
Games
5
Starting
3
Substitute
2
Unused
1
Utilisation
83%
Goals
2
Yellows
1
Reds
-

Career stats

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
12
Goals
2
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
27
Goals
13
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
26
Goals
9
Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
Germany 🇩🇪
Games
27
Goals
5
Team
PSV
PSV
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
32
Goals
19
Team
PSV
PSV
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
14
Goals
11
Team
PSV
PSV
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
31
Goals
10
Team
PSV
PSV
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
4
Goals
-
Team
Jong PSV
Jong PSV
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
Netherlands 🇳🇱
Games
22
Goals
13

Transfers

Team
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
27 July 2021
From
PSV
PSV
Type
Fee (£27m)
Team
PSV
PSV
31 August 2017
From
Arsenal
Arsenal
Type
Undisclosed

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