Darian Males is a firm fixture on the pitch of Young Boys Bern where he commands his position as a central attacking midfielder. Born in Switzerland on 3 May 2001, he is a robust 6ft 2in (1.88m) tall player who weighs in at 11st 13lb (76kg). His number 39 jersey is a familiar sight to fans of the Switzerland U21 national team, for whom he has also demonstrated his considerable talents.
Transfermarkt records his current market value to be in the vicinity of £2.2m. His commitment to Young Boys Bern is set in stone, with his contract ready to run until 30 June 2027.
Males' journey in professional football started in July 2016 when Luzern in the Super League in Switzerland enlisted him as a trainee. In his debut season (2019 - 2020), he demonstrated a promising start with 19 first team appearances and one goal in league matches to his name.
After Luzern his suitability for Serie A in Italy was noted by Inter Milan who transferred him for around £3.2m in September 2020. His time there, however, was interspersed with loan stints. A journey which initially took him to Genoa in Serie A in Italy and later Basel in the Super League in Switzerland.
While at Basel, where his transfer took place in February 2021, Males gained first team exposure with 16 appearances and two goals during his first season (2020 - 2021). This rising star didn't let the momentum dip in the following season (2021 - 2022), managing 28 appearances and adding three more goals to his name. A similar performance was noted in the 2022 - 2023 season as well.
In July 2023, his journey brought him back to his homeland, signing with Young Boys Bern in the Super League in Switzerland for around £1.6m. His stint at Young Boys Bern rewarded the team with strong performances in both the 2023 - 2024 and ongoing 2024 - 2025 seasons. In these, he notched up significant appearances and goals to further build his football portfolio.
Males' prowess is also noted in the international arena where he has stepped up at the Champions League 2023 - 2024, Europa League 2023 - 2024, Champions League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 as well as the Coupe de Suisse 2024 - 2025, amassing an impressive collection of starts, substitute appearances, and goals.
