Summary

Donyell Malen (Netherlands), Forward, 54 caps, 13 international goals, model: 15.3% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Donyell Malen

#17 Forward AS Roma (ITA) Netherlands

Donyell Malen is a 27-year-old forward for AS Roma (ITA) and Netherlands. He has earned 54 caps and 13 international goals for Netherlands. Our model puts Netherlands's title chance at 4% with a 89% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

54 Caps

13 Goals

14 Season goals

2 Assists

7.30 Form rating

Age27Height1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)Weight150 lbsMarket value€19.1M

View next match prediction See Netherlands team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle High

High shots volume Top 5%

Tournament form Below par

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Donyell Malen · the model’s read

Donyell Malen brings 54 caps and 13 international goals for Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a forward. At club level they play for AS Roma (ITA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Malen's anytime-goalscoring probability at 15.3% at this tournament — a outside read. That comes from an expected 0.21 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Donyell Malen: World Cup 2026 Form

How Donyell has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.7

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

6.7

Last match vs Tunisia

6.7

vs Tunisia

72 min

Donyell Malen: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (77 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.7

Career baseline 6.9

2.5 Shotsper 90 min 3.5

— Shots on targetper 90 min 1.56

3.75 Key passesper 90 min 0.74

— Tacklesper 90 min 0.41

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.18

5 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 2.14

48 Touchesper 90 min 33

At World Cup 2026, Donyell is rating 6.7 — below his 6.9 career baseline.

Netherlands Squad

Full squad

Donyell is part of a Netherlands squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group F.

Memphis Depay Forward 2.81 Shots / 90

Virgil van Dijk Defender 0.63 Tackles / 90

Denzel Dumfries Defender 1.47 Tackles / 90

Frenkie de Jong Midfielder 1.61 Key passes / 90

Nathan Aké Defender 1.07 Tackles / 90

Wout Weghorst Forward 2.09 Shots / 90

Donyell Malen: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

PSV Eindhoven

2018 - 2021

Jong PSV

2017 - 2018

Arsenal

2015 - 2017

Ajax

2007 - 2015

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Dutch Eredivisie 2017-2018

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

0 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

1× Dutch Eredivisie
2017-2018

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Donyell's career.

3 LandmarksTop career moments

2 ClubsAcross top leagues

1 AchievementsMajor honours

Bundesliga Player Of The Month Dortmund ·

Bundesliga

Award

UEFA Champions League Player Of The Match Dortmund ·

UEFA Champions League

Award

UEFA European Championship 2 Goals Netherlands · UEFA European Championship

Record

Donyell Malen: Quick Facts

#17Shirt number

27Age

1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)Height

150 lbsWeight

Wieringen, NetherlandsBirthplace

AS Roma (ITA)Club

Part of the Netherlands squad at World Cup 2026

Netherlands team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Donyell Malen play?

Donyell Malen plays as a Forward for AS Roma (ITA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Netherlands.

How many caps does Donyell Malen have?

Donyell Malen has 54 international caps for Netherlands, with 13 international goals.

What trophies has Donyell Malen won?

Donyell Malen has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include Dutch Eredivisie (x1).

What is Netherlands's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Netherlands at 4% to win World Cup 2026 and 89% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Netherlands in at World Cup 2026?

Netherlands are in Group F at World Cup 2026, facing Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.