Players like Donyell Malen
RW/STAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDonyell Malen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Donyell Malen are Loïs Openda, Dušan Vlahović, Victor Okoh Boniface. Doppel rates Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores 84/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Donyell Malen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €27m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €34m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €14m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €65m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €29m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €18m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Donyell Malen
≈ 100% Donyell Malen · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Donyell Malen · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Donyell Malen · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Donyell Malen?
By Doppel's fit score, Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Donyell Malen, with a 86/100 overall match. Dušan Vlahović and Victor Okoh Boniface are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Donyell Malen?
Yes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar right winger role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Donyell Malen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Donyell Malen's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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