Malek El Mala

In February 2026, reports indicated Brighton & Hove Albion had a total transfer package of €30 million for both Malek and his brother rejected by 1. FC Köln in the winter. A new offer is reportedly being prepared. Separately, in April 2026, a hypothetical future transfer fee of approximately €50 million for both brothers was mentioned in a legal context concerning an advisor's commission. Historically, the brothers transferred from Viktoria Köln to 1. FC Köln in July 2024 for a combined fee of €550,000.

Our valuation for Malek El Mala is primarily driven by a reported rejected winter offer of €30 million from Brighton for him and his brother. With a new, slightly higher bid expected, we estimate his individual value to be just above half of the initial offer, while acknowledging FC Köln's higher aspirations, which have been mentioned in a hypothetical €50 million scenario for both players.