Who should replace Donyell Malen?
RW/STAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDonyell Malen's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Donyell Malen, the best-fitting right wingers are Loïs Openda, Dušan Vlahović, Victor Osimhen. Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for 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 Osimhensimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 25 | €73m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €65m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Callum Wilsonsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 33 | €4.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Joselusimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €6.2m | 90 | 81 |
* 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: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Donyell Malen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Donyell Malen, at 93/100 on profile. Dušan Vlahović and Victor Osimhen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Donyell Malen?
Yes — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €2.4m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Donyell Malen?
Doppel learns Donyell Malen's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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