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Donyell Malen FC 26 Career Mode player

Donyell MalenFC 26 Career Mode Rating & Potential

Roma BadgeRoma
Italy Serie A (1) LogoItaly Serie A (1)
Netherlands FlagNetherlands
80
OVR
80
POT

Player Info

NameDonyell Malen
PositionST
Alt. PositionsRMRWCAM
Age27
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth20 Jan 1999
Height176cm (5' 9")
Weight68kg (150 lbs)
Body TypeUnique
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID231447

Donyell Malen FC 26 rating and potential

Donyell Malen is a high-level ST for Roma in Italy Serie A (1). At 80 overall with 80 potential, he has strong potential and profiles as a rotation option in Career Mode. His strongest area is pace, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
  • Excellent pace
  • Ready for first-team football
Weaknesses
  • Limited defensive contribution
Best For
  • Counter-attacking systems

Current Club

Loaned FromAston Villa
Loan Ends1st July 2026
Value€23m
Wage€65k
Kit Number14
Joined15th January 2025
Contract Expiry2029

National Team

Kit Number18

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is close to their expected development curve.

Normal
Curve Status
On Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
79.2
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
+0.8
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
100%
+0 OVR remaining

Understanding the Career Mode growth curve

CareerScout compares a player's current rating against where they would normally be expected to be based on their age, position and potential. This helps show whether a player is developing ahead of schedule, roughly as expected, or still has room to catch up.

Expected OVR

Expected OVR is the rating CareerScout estimates the player would usually have at their current age, based on their position and potential. If their current rating is higher than this, they are ahead of their curve. If it is lower, they may still have more room to grow.

Curve Gap

Curve Gap is the difference between the player's current OVR and their expected OVR. A negative number means they are below the expected curve. A positive number means they are ahead of it.

Growth Outlook

Growth Outlook estimates whether a player's development may be boosted, normal or reduced compared to their expected curve. Players below their expected curve may grow faster, while players far ahead of it may slow down.

Peak Window

Peak Window shows the age range where players in that position usually reach their highest development level. For example, wingers tend to peak earlier than goalkeepers.

These values are estimates based on Career Mode development patterns. They are designed to help compare players and identify good long-term signings, but actual growth can still be affected by playtime, training, form and injuries.

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Donyell Malen key attributes

Pace
86
Shooting
79
Passing
72
Dribbling
83
Defending
35
Physical
67

Donyell Malen FC 26 attributes

Pace
89
Acceleration
84
Sprint Speed
Shooting
81
Finishing
84
Positioning
84
Shot Power
71
Long Shots
74
Penalties
81
Volleys
Passing
71
Vision
72
Crossing
61
FK Accuracy
61
Long Passing
77
Short Passing
76
Curve
Dribbling
86
Agility
86
Balance
80
Reactions
79
Composure
81
Ball Control
84
Dribbling
Defending
29
Interceptions
69
Heading Acc..
31
Def Aware..
33
Stand Tackle
35
Sliding Tackle
Physical
74
Jumping
69
Stamina
66
Strength
65
Aggression
Goalkeeping
7
Diving
9
Handling
9
Kicking
10
Positioning
14
Reflexes

Donyell Malen PlayStyles

Technical PlayStyleTechnical
First Touch PlayStyleFirst Touch
Quick Step PlayStyleQuick Step

Donyell Malen roles

ST
False 9+
RM
Inside Forward+
RW
Inside Forward+

Donyell Malen positional ratings

ST
80
LW
80
RW
80
CAM
80
CM
73
LM
80
RM
80
CDM
58
CB
52
LB
59
RB
59

Donyell Malen FC 26 Career Mode FAQ

What is Donyell Malen's Career Mode potential?+

Donyell Malen has 80 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 80.

How much can Donyell Malen grow?+

Donyell Malen can grow by 0 overall, from 80 to 80 potential.

What is Donyell Malen's best position?+

Donyell Malen's main position is ST. He can also play RM, RW, CAM.

Is Donyell Malen good in Career Mode?+

Donyell Malen is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a ST. At 80 overall with 80 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Donyell Malen's strongest attributes?+

Donyell Malen's strongest areas are Pace (86) and Dribbling (83), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

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