Memphis Depay vs Donyell Malen
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Donyell Malen commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €8.0M). Memphis Depay leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Donyell Malen is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Memphis carries the unmistakable fingerprints of a player who has reinvented himself as a calculated finisher rather than the electric dribbler who once terrorized defenses at Lyon. His goalscoring rate places him in the top 20% of Serie A attackers, and his ability to move the ball into dangerous areas — passes into the final third ranking equally elite — suggests a forward who understands space better than he once did.
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 | Memphis Depay | Donyell Malen | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.48 | 0.89 | Donyell |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.11 | Donyell |
| Shots / 90 | 1.93 | 4.77 | Donyell |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.80 | 0.33 | Memphis |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 2.25 | 0.70 | Memphis |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.00 | 0.28 | Donyell |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.84 | 0.63 | Memphis |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.30 | 77.70 | Memphis |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Memphis Depay or Donyell Malen?
Donyell Malen commands a higher market value (€25.0M vs €8.0M). Memphis Depay leads in key passes / 90 and passes (final 3rd) / 90. Donyell Malen is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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?
Memphis Depay has a market value of €8.0M, while Donyell Malen is valued at €25.0M.