DONYELL MALEN NEWS

Opens with goal Malen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus 1. FC Koln. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Malen opened the 2023-24 Bundesliga right where he left off in 2022-23, on the goal sheet. The forward didn't get his chance until late during Saturday's clash but still converted his only shot on goal. Malen has improved each season with Dortmund and now seems set for a major starting role in 2023-24.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malen scores after canceled substitution for Dortmund to start Bundesliga with win over Cologne

Donyell Malen has scored late for Borussia Dortmund to start the Bundesliga with a fortunate 1-0 win over Cologne

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 22 starts in 2022/23 Malen finished the 2022/23 Bundesliga season with nine goals, five assists, 64 shots, 28 chances created and 69 crosses across 26 appearances (22 starts).

Impact Malen struggled to earn a starting role in the opening months of the season, but he ended up starting 10 of the team's final 11 games while cementing his place as one of the club's most prominent long-term prospects. Malen should see plenty of minutes during the 2023/24 season due to his positional versatility, as he can play in each of the three attacking positions.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Modric penalty completes 4-2 win for Croatia over Netherlands

Luka Modric scored an extra-time penalty to seal a thrilling 4-2 victory for Croatia over the Netherlands and a place in the Nations League...

JUNE 14, 2023

Brilliant again Malen scored one goal and assisted twice from seven shots and three chances created in Saturday's 5-2 victory over Monchengladbach.

Impact Malen produced three more goal contributions to keep a red-hot run of form going. The winger is up to two goals and two assists in his last two matches with nine goals and five assists total. Malen's red-hot form has been a huge factor in driving the attack and has earned him nailed-on starting minutes.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets eighth goal Malen scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 6-0 victory against Wolfsburg.

Impact Malen has been red-hot since the start of March with seven goals and three assists in his last nine matches. The attacker has looked far more comfortable with his new role on the right wing and has set a new career-high for goals in a season at eight. With the Dortmund attack firing on all cylinders Malen could be in position to raise that tally in the closing stages of the Bundesliga.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Malen scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 win versus Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Malen scored a pair of goals during Saturday's 4-0 win, continuing his absolutely red-hot scoring streak. In his last five Bundesliga matches Malen has scored six times and assisted twice. The striker is one of the most red-hot players in all of Europe and will hope to finish the season on a high.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists versus Stuttgart Malen scored a goal off three shots (two on target), made an assist and sent in four crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 3-3 draw against Stuttgart.

Impact Malen extended his scoring streak to four games, this time doubling Dortmund's lead with a powerful strike after the opposing defense failed to clear the ball away from the box in the 33rd minute. The forward had already assisted Sebastien Halle's opener few minutes earlier and after his goal remained a big threat for the opposing defense. Malen now looks like the difference-maker he was expected to be since being brought from PSV last season and he'll try to keep finding the back of the net during next Saturday's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Saturday Malen scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing twice (one accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Union Berlin.

Impact Malen found the back of the net in the 28th minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the fourth in 19 appearances for the forward, who's been used a bit more sporadically since Sebastien Haller returned to full fitness.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tuchel's Bayern beats Dortmund 4-2 in 'Klassiker' to go top

Thomas Müller has scored twice and Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 4-2 in “der Klassiker” to overtake the visitors at the top of the Bundesliga and give Thomas Tuchel a winnin...

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores off bench Malen scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 4-2 loss versus Bayern Munich.

Impact Malen came off the bench during the second half of Saturday's defeat and did well to make a difference getting on the scoresheet for his third goal of the season. The forward has seen consistent playing time and now has two goals and one assist in his last two appearances. Malen could surpass his 2021/22 totals with a strong finish built off his five goal contributions in 14 starts (18 appearances).

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in rout Malen scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 6-1 victory against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Malen got the start and added a pair of goal contributions in an efficient showing. The winger scored on just two shots and assisted on his only chance created. All-in-all it was a stellar day for any part of the Dortmund attack and Malen got in on the fun. Malen has an uphill battle to replicate this after the international break in Der Klassiker.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Netherlands midfielder De Jong out for France match

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong and winger Steven Bergwijn have dropped out of the national squad for the team's opening European Championship qualifier against France

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dortmund beats Cologne 6-1, Leipzig loses again

Borussia Dortmund breathed new life into its Bundesliga title challenge with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Cologne featuring two goals each for Sébastien Haller and Marco Reus

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available as susbtitute Malen (ankle) was named to the match-day squad against Chelsea on Tuesday.

Impact Malen made just one start in the previous six contests prior to his one-game absence. The forward was an unused substitute in a trio of those matches as well. At this point, Malen may be hard-pressed to secure regular minutes in the starting XI which will limit his fantasy value.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury Malen will miss Friday's clash against RB Leipzig due to an ankle injury, Dortmund announced before the game.

Impact Malen picked up an ankle injury during training this week and will be sidelined for Friday's Leipzig game. He has started just one of Dortmund's last five Bundesliga games heading into the game.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi out 3 weeks with ankle injury

Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi has been ruled out for about three weeks with a left ankle injury

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets in rout Malen scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Hertha Berlin.

Impact Malen got on the scoresheet for his first Bundesliga goal during Sunday's one-sided rout. The striker has had little-to-no role in the starting XI and even in the rare start only went 66 minutes. Malen is a fringe option even when starting.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 70 mins in loss Malen took four shots (two on target), sent in five crosses (two accurate) and created two chances during Tuesday's 2-0 defeat to VfL Wolfsburg.

Impact Malen was lively up and down the left flank in this one, but he was unable to convert volume to quality. He was relieved with 20 minutes remaining for a fresh set of legs in veteran forward Anthony Modeste.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

First assist in start Malen assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate), and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Malen returned from an illness and immediately found his first assist in his seventh appearance. The forward has fallen behind Karim Adeyemi in the pecking order but still has value when on the pitch due to the elite pieces surrounding him. Barring injury Malen is likely to be a more rotational option, though Dortmund have struggled to keep their full compliment of attackers fit.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available going forward Malen (illness) has recovered and is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Malen is available again, but he's again on the bench Tuesday in favor of Karim Adeyemi. Malen has been in and out of the starting XI this season, failing to score or assist from 17 shots and 10 chances created across Bundesliga and UCL.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to illness Malen missed out on Saturday's match against Stuttgart due to an illness, with Giovanni Reyna replacing him in the lineup.

Impact Malen had started in four of the last six matches and likely would've kept his place over the weekend. So long as he's not physically stressed as well, Malen will hope to feature in Tuesday's UCL match against Manchester City to make a quick return.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses in win Malen had one shot (one on target), eight crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus FC Schalke 04.

Impact Malen was back in the starting XI after making his last appearance as a substitute during UCL play. His eight crosses were tied for the team-high, and he was Dortmund's preferred option from the left corner as well. In a game with relatively few scoring chances, Malen was consistently his team's best attacking option up-and-down the left side of the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE