Malick Thiaw | Newcastle United | Football Player Stats & Info

Germany

Newcastle United

Malick Thiaw

Newcastle United/D/

Germany

Player Info

Malick Thiaw is a 24-year-old German central defender who plays for Newcastle United in the English Premier League, regarded as one of the most promising young defenders in European football. Born on August 8, 2001, Thiaw began his career at Borussia Mönchengladbach before a significant move to AC Milan in 2022, where he developed into a Serie A starter, and later joined Newcastle. His key career stats include numerous appearances in Italy's top flight and the UEFA Champions League, where his performances against elite attackers garnered widespread praise. Standing at an imposing 191 cm and weighing 86 kg, his main honors include being part of squads competing at the highest level, with his market value reflecting his status at €18 million. A fun fact is his dual heritage, being eligible for both Germany and Finland, though he has chosen to represent Germany at the youth international level. Thiaw's style is modern and robust; he excels in aerial duels, possesses surprising pace for his size, and is comfortable playing out from the back. At Newcastle, Malick Thiaw is seen as a cornerstone for the future, a defender with the complete skill set to thrive in the physically demanding Premier League.

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2025/08/11