Players like Donyell Malen
ST/RWAS 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 (AC Milan) 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 October 2026.
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Donyell Malen is a dynamic forward renowned for his scoring prowess, showcasing elite qualities as a goal-scoring winger. With an impressive tally of 13 goals in 27 appearances this season, he ranks in the top 3% of his positional peers, underlining his ability to convert chances and generate shots. Malen's successful dribbling adds another dimension to his game, making him a constant threat on the flanks. His reliability is a plus, having missed only eight games over the last three seasons, further solidifying his role as a key player for AS Roma.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, Sofascore rating. 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↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €27m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €88m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €33m | 91 | 85 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Donyell Malen?
Statistically, Santiago Giménez (AC Milan) is the closest look-alike to Donyell Malen — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Donyell Malen?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Giménez (AC Milan) 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 striker 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 strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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