Stats correct as of 6 November 2025
Said El Mala
Age: 19 (born 26 August 2006)
Club: Cologne
Position: Winger/ attacking midfielder
Country: Germany (four U21 caps)
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There are talents in football that get tagged as such by scouts or statistics, and there are talents whose promise just blazes in front of your eyes - and El Mala is firmly in the latter category.
Darting inside from the left wing and unsteadying opposing defender Kristijan Jakić before blasting an unstoppable drive in against Augsburg on Matchday 7 of 2025/26, the teenager's superb third goal of his debut Bundesliga season underlined what a sheer footballing force he is.
Watch: Sensational goal from El Mala secures draw against Augsburg
