Donyell Malen

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

The card’s market is likely to track Malen’s form, media visibility, and whether collectors prefer numbered parallels over base issues. Because it is a modern card from a relatively broad-printed set, strong long-term appreciation usually requires either a breakout season or a very low serial number. [1][2][4][5]

Next months. Likely to remain range-bound with small price swings around player news, grading results, and set demand.

Long term. Potential gradual appreciation for premium parallels, but base and higher-print versions are likely to stay modest unless Malen’s career profile rises substantially.

History

Donyell Malen is a Dutch professional footballer known for his pace, direct dribbling, and goal-scoring as a forward/winger. By 2025, he was an established international-level player and a recognizable name in European football, which makes his licensed trading cards part of the modern football-card market rather than a retired-player collectible. [4][5]

The card appears to originate from the 2025 Topps Premier League release, with the tracked base/card variation identified as #36 in that set. The available evidence does not confirm a separate first-release date beyond the 2025 Topps Premier League product line, but it is being actively tracked as a 2025 issue. [1][3][5]

• The tracked 2025 Topps Premier League Donyell Malen card is #36, and a Green parallel is documented as one of many tracked variations. [1]
• A 2025-26 Topps Premier League Tekkers Black & White parallel for Malen is also listed at 22/75, showing that the player appears across multiple parallel formats in the same broader Topps Premier League ecosystem. [2]
• Malen was prominent enough in 2025/26 football coverage to be featured in an EA Sports FC Player of the Month highlight, reinforcing his visibility and card demand potential. [4]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Uncommon

Print run

High

First printed in

2025 Topps Premier League

Demand

Medium

Supply

High

• Base versions in modern Topps football releases are typically widely printed.
• Colored parallels and serial-numbered versions are less common than the base card.
• Demand is helped by Malen’s active player profile, but supply remains broad across the product line.

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering, sharp corners, clean edges, and surface gloss, especially on colored or foil parallels where print lines, scratches, and edge wear are common. For serial-numbered parallels, verify that numbering is crisp and unaltered, and inspect for factory dimples or roller marks that can hurt graded results.

Storage. Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, keep away from humidity and direct light, and use a team bag or sealed storage box for extra dust protection. For serial-numbered or higher-value parallels, avoid repeated handling and consider professional grading if the card is well-centered and clean.

Authenticity. Verify the Topps branding, font alignment, numbering format, and serial stamping on parallels such as 22/75. Counterfeits of modern football cards often show poor print quality, off-color borders, soft text, or incorrect surface finish, so compare against known authentic images and confirm the card code and checklist match the official parallel type.