Donyell Malen vs Marcus Thuram
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Marcus Thuram commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €25.0M). Donyell Malen leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Marcus Thuram is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Marcus Thuram holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
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.
Marcus Thuram is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Donyell Malen | Marcus Thuram | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.89 | 0.52 | Donyell |
| Assists / 90 | 0.11 | 0.26 | Marcus |
| Shots / 90 | 4.77 | 3.50 | Donyell |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.33 | 1.04 | Marcus |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 0.70 | 1.43 | Marcus |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.28 | 0.68 | Marcus |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.63 | 1.07 | Marcus |
| Pass accuracy % | 77.70 | 74.40 | Donyell |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Donyell Malen or Marcus Thuram?
Marcus Thuram commands a higher market value (€60.0M vs €25.0M). Donyell Malen leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Marcus Thuram is stronger in assists / 90 and key passes / 90. Overall, Marcus Thuram holds the statistical edge across 5 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?
Donyell Malen has a market value of €25.0M, while Marcus Thuram is valued at €60.0M.