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Video: Malen inspiration for Dragon Ball Z art
TL;DR
Donyell Malen, the Roma striker, inspired an artist in Rome to create Dragon Ball Z-themed artwork following his impressive performance. He scored 13 goals in 16 games, solidifying his €25m transfer from Aston Villa.
Key points
- Donyell Malen plays for Roma.
- He scored 13 goals in 16 games.
- Roma paid €25 million for his transfer.
- The artwork is inspired by Dragon Ball Z.
- Malen's performances led to the tribute in Rome.
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Video: Malen inspiration for Dragon Ball Z art
Roma striker Donyell Malen has inspired an artist in the Eternal City to depict him as a Dragon Ball Z character after his move from Aston Villa.
The centre-forward has made an extraordinary impact in the Giallorossi jersey, scoring 13 goals in just 16 games between Serie A, the Coppa Italia and Europa League.
It made his purchase for €25m at the end of a six-month loan spell absolutely inevitable, and his performances inspired an intriguing tribute in the streets of Rome.
Artist Drugi has long used Roma players and coaches as his muses, and Malen is no different, depicted as a character from Dragon Ball Z transforming into the Super Saiyan.
Drugi showed the process off on his official Instagram page with a video of the art being applied to the walls of the Italian Capital.
PARMA, ITALY – MAY 10: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AS Roma at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 10, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Q&A
What inspired the Dragon Ball Z art featuring Donyell Malen?
The artwork was inspired by Donyell Malen's impressive performance at Roma, where he scored 13 goals in 16 matches.
How much did Roma pay for Donyell Malen after his loan?
Roma purchased Donyell Malen for €25 million after his successful six-month loan spell.
What teams did Donyell Malen play for before joining Roma?
Before joining Roma, Donyell Malen played for Aston Villa, where he was on loan before his permanent transfer.
