Christian Pulisic vs Donyell Malen
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Christian Pulisic commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €25.0M). Christian Pulisic leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Donyell Malen is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Christian Pulisic holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.35 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy).
A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.8 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.56 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Christian Pulisic | Donyell Malen | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.35 | 0.89 | Donyell |
| Assists / 90 | 0.17 | 0.11 | Christian |
| Shots / 90 | 2.46 | 4.77 | Donyell |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.93 | 0.33 | Christian |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 3.21 | 0.70 | Christian |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.60 | 0.28 | Christian |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.32 | 0.63 | Christian |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.00 | 77.70 | Christian |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Christian Pulisic or Donyell Malen?
Christian Pulisic commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €25.0M). Christian Pulisic leads in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Donyell Malen is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Christian Pulisic holds the statistical edge across 6 of 8 comparable metrics.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Christian Pulisic has a market value of €60.0M, while Donyell Malen is valued at €25.0M.