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Malick Thiaw
Market value
€45M
3 June 2026
Club
Newcastle UnitedDefender
- Position detail
- Centre-back
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Born
- 8 August 2001
- Place of birth
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Height
- 1.94 m
- Nationality
- Germany
- At club since
- 12 August 2025
- Contract until
- 30 June 2029
- Agent
- Unique Sports Group
Next match
Carabao Cup
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Newcastle United· The Den, London
Seasons
Complete seasons only, to 25/26
Seasons
7
Appearances
168
Goals
7
Assists
3
League
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | Newcastle United | 35 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Serie A | AC Milan | 22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Serie A | AC Milan | 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 22/23 | Serie A | AC Milan | 20 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Bundesliga | FC Schalke 04 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Domestic cups
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | Newcastle United | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | Newcastle United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Supercoppa Italiana | AC Milan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Italy Cup | AC Milan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | DFB-Pokal | FC Schalke 04 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Continental club competitions
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Champions League | Newcastle United | 11 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Champions League | AC Milan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Champions League | AC Milan | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Europa League | AC Milan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Champions League | AC Milan | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Shirt numbers
Squad numbers are recorded from 2013 onwards.
Club
| Season | Club | Number | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Newcastle | 12 | 57 |
| 24/25 |  AC Milan | 28 | 48 |
| 23/24 | AC Milan | 28 | 35 |
| 2022 |  FC Schalke 04 | 33 | 4 |
| 22/23 | AC Milan | 28 | 40 |
| 2021 | FC Schalke 04 | 33 | 1 |
| 2020 | FC Schalke 04 | 33 | 10 |
| 20/21 | FC Schalke 04 | 33 | 31 |
National team
| Season | Country | Number | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |  Germany | 24 | 3 |
Career moves
| Season | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Newcastle | Transfer | €35M |
| 22/23 | AC Milan | Transfer | €12.8M |
| 20/21 | FC Schalke 04 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 18/19 |  Schalke 04 U19 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 17/18 |  Schalke 04 U17 | Transfer | Undisclosed |
| 15/16 |  Schalke 04 Yth. | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 11/12 |  M'gladbach Yth. | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 10/11 |  Leverkusen Yth. | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 09/10 |  Düsseldorf Yth. | Transfer | Free transfer |
Market value
Current
€45M
- 8 Jul 2020: €700k, FC Schalke 04
- 16 Sept 2020: €1m, FC Schalke 04
- 26 Nov 2020: €2m, FC Schalke 04
- 9 Jun 2021: €3.50m, FC Schalke 04
- 13 Oct 2021: €4.50m, FC Schalke 04
- 15 Dec 2021: €5m, FC Schalke 04
- 16 Jun 2022: €6m, FC Schalke 04
- 11 Nov 2022: €6m, AC Milan
- 21 Mar 2023: €15m, AC Milan
- 15 Jun 2023: €20m, AC Milan
- 11 Oct 2023: €30m, AC Milan
- 5 Jun 2024: €25m, AC Milan
- 18 Oct 2024: €20m, AC Milan
- 17 Jun 2025: €18m, AC Milan
- 17 Oct 2025: €30m, Newcastle United
- 9 Dec 2025: €40m, Newcastle United
- 9 Mar 2026: €45m, Newcastle United
- 3 Jun 2026: €45m, Newcastle United
Last change
Common questions
Which club does Malick Thiaw play for?
- The current club of Malick Thiaw is Newcastle United.
What shirt number does Malick Thiaw wear?
- Malick Thiaw wears the number 12 shirt. The club is Newcastle.
What position does Malick Thiaw play?
- Malick Thiaw plays in the position of Centre-back.
How old is Malick Thiaw?
- Malick Thiaw is 25 years old, born on 8 August 2001.
What is the market value of Malick Thiaw?
- The market value of Malick Thiaw is €45M, recorded on 3 June 2026.
How many goals has Malick Thiaw scored?
- In the seasons we have on record, Malick Thiaw has played 168 matches. In those recorded seasons Malick Thiaw scored 7 goals. These numbers cover the seasons in our records, and are not a complete career total.
How many international matches has Malick Thiaw played?
- Malick Thiaw has played 7 matches at international level. The national team on record is Germany.
What is the nationality of Malick Thiaw?
- The nationality of Malick Thiaw is Germany.
Where was Malick Thiaw born?
- Malick Thiaw was born in Düsseldorf, Germany.
How tall is Malick Thiaw?
- The height of Malick Thiaw is 1.94 m.
Which foot does Malick Thiaw prefer?
- Malick Thiaw prefers the right foot.
When does the contract of Malick Thiaw end?
- The contract of Malick Thiaw runs until 30 June 2029.
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