Video: Malen inspiration for Dragon Ball Z art | OneFootball

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)

Malen becomes Dragon Ball Z hero