Captain Donald names his six picks for Europe Ryder Cup team
Experienced English duo Justin Rose (43) and Tommy Fleetwood (32), big-hitting Austrian Sepp Straka (30), Ireland's former Open champion Shane Lowry (36), Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard (22) and Aberg all got the nod.
Straka, Hojgaard and Aberg are all making their debuts in the team competition.
Aberg was the last of the six picks named by Donald, the day after the Swede shot a six-under par 64 to win the European Masters in only his second regular start on the DP World Tour.
The former world amateur number one turned professional in June but Donald described him as having the potential to be one of golf's superstars.
"It's been quite a lot these last couple of months but it's been so exciting and I can't wait for Rome," Aberg said.
The six join Rory McIlroy (34, Northern Ireland), Jon Rahm (28, Spain), Viktor Hovland (25, Norway), Tyrrell Hatton (31, England), Matt Fitzpatrick (29, England) and Robert MacIntyre (27, Scotland) who all qualified on merit via the world or European points lists.
The match will start at Rome's Marco Simone Country Club on September 30th. Europe will be trying to win back the trophy after losing at Whistling Straights in 2021.
"I'm very excited about the next few weeks, we are always stronger when we are together," Donald, who was on the winning side in all four of his Ryder Cup appearances, said after unveiling the picks at the Sky Sports studios in London.
"It's a mixture of great talent, experience and some rookies and it's a really great make-up. I couldn't be more happy."
Hojgaard's debut comes after top-five finishes in his last two DP World Tour starts while he also has enjoyed success on the course that will host the event, winning the Italian Open at the venue east of Rome in 2021.
"I was a bit frustrated by my finish (at the European Masters) in Crans Montana but when Luke called me last night it made it all okay, I can't even describe how excited I am," Hojgaard said.
Straka is 23rd in the world rankings after winning the John Deere Classic and finishing runner-up at The Open in July.
Former US Open winner Rose returns after missing out on selection in 2021 following a slump in form.
"This has been a huge motivation for me," he said. "It hurt not being a part of it last time but you can never take it for granted.
"There is nothing like the Ryder Cup and maybe I'm coming in from a slightly different angle this time. Winning as a team is the most fun thing you can have."
The Americans have not won away from home since 1993.