Derek Cornelius — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Olympique de Marseille · FRA-Ligue 1 · age 29 · €2.3m
Derek Cornelius is a ball-playing centre-back with a keen ability to orchestrate play from the back, evidenced by his top-tier touches and accurate final-third passes. His strong Sofascore rating places him among the elite 11% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality. While he excels in aerial duels and passing, his injury history raises concerns about durability, limiting his availability on the pitch. When fit, Cornelius is a reliable and influential presence in defense.
Strengths
- Touches /90
- Accurate final-third passes /90
- Sofascore rating
- Aerial duels won %
Weaknesses
- Successful dribbles /90
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
- Accurate long balls /90
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Derek Cornelius?
- The players most statistically similar to Derek Cornelius (centre back) are Aurèle Amenda, Fedde Leysen, Andrew Hughes, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Derek Cornelius play?
- Derek Cornelius plays as a centre back for Olympique de Marseille in the FRA-Ligue 1.
- What is Derek Cornelius's market value?
- Derek Cornelius's market value is €2.3m.
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