Donyell Malen

Donyell Malen is a sharp, instinctive forward whose pace and movement in behind defensive lines make him a persistent threat even when he goes quiet for stretches. He developed into a prolific scorer at PSV before Borussia Dortmund signed him, where he was a useful contributor without ever becoming the focal point. A move to Aston Villa and then Roma reflects a career still searching for the right context. For the Netherlands he has been a reliable squad forward, capable of playing across the front line, though he has rarely nailed down a starting berth under Ronald Koeman.