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 Santiago Giménez, Ricardo Pepi, Dušan Vlahović. Doppel rates Santiago Giménez (Feyenoord) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Benito Raman scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Donyell Malen is a dynamic goal-scoring winger with a knack for finding the net, exemplified by his elite finishing and impressive shot volume. Currently ranking in the top 16% of his positional peers, he combines exceptional dribbling ability with a lethal eye for goal, making him a constant threat in the final third. With just eight games missed over the last three seasons, his reliability on the pitch further solidifies his status as a pivotal player for AS Roma.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, Successful dribbles. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Donyell Malen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €33m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Donyell Malen
≈ 100% Donyell Malen · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Donyell Malen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Donyell Malen · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Donyell Malen?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Giménez (Feyenoord) is the closest profile to Donyell Malen, with a 87/100 overall match. Ricardo Pepi and Dušan Vlahović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Donyell Malen?
Yes. Benito Raman (KV Mechelen) plays a similar right winger role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
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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