Donyell Malen is a force of nature.
The Dutch striker has made an incredible impact in Serie A, and after scoring a remarkable hat-trick—his first in the league—against Pisa today, he has reached double digits in just 12 appearances.
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Malen stands out among his competitors.
He has shattered record after record this season.
As noted by Opta Paolo, only Harry Kane (11 goals) has netted more times than Malen (10) across the top five European leagues, while he is unrivaled in Serie A.
In a league often criticized for its low scoring, where the top scorer has only 16 goals with seven games left, the former Aston Villa player seems out of this world.
Malen is the quickest player to reach 10 goals in Serie A; Lautaro Martinez, currently the top scorer with 16 goals, took 18 matches to hit that milestone.
Douvikas, with 11 goals, achieved double figures on matchday 29, alongside Hojlund, while Davis reached the mark in 30 games.
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It’s rare for a player to make such an immediate impact in the Italian league after joining in January; in the past decade, only Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored 10 league goals by mid-season.
It seems Gasperini has found the perfect fit in Malen, and with a few key additions, Roma could transform into a prolific scoring team reminiscent of his Atalanta side. One thing is for sure: the Dutchman’s impact is undeniable.