Official: Malen crowned Serie A Player of the Month for August and September 2026
Donyell Malen has been officially crowned the Serie A Player of the Month for the combined August-September 2026 period. The award recognizes his outstanding performances at the start of the new Serie A campaign, with the Dutch forward continuing to establish himself as a key figure in Italy's top flight. The combined monthly award reflects the early scheduling of the Italian season, which typically begins in late August.
Read the full story at football-italia.netWinning a combined August-September Player of the Month award is a clear signal that Malen has hit the ground running in the new Serie A campaign. After his move from Borussia Dortmund, the Dutch forward has wasted no time adapting to Italian football, delivering the kind of consistent goal threat and attacking output that earns individual recognition. For Atalanta, this is both validation of their recruitment and a reminder that Malen remains one of the most dangerous forwards in the division heading into the heart of the season.
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