Players like Derek Cornelius
CBMalmö FF · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDerek Cornelius's profile ↗
The players most similar to Derek Cornelius are Aurèle Amenda, Andrew Hughes, Jaydee Canvot. Doppel rates Aurèle Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Derek Cornelius is a composed ball-playing centre-back, excelling in distribution with a top 6% ranking for accurate final-third passes. His impressive touches per 90 minutes place him in the elite 2%, showcasing his ability to control the game from the back. While he has faced injury challenges in recent seasons, his overall quality stands out, as reflected in his top 11% Sofascore rating among peers. Cornelius is a reliable presence, adept at winning aerial duels and facilitating play, making him a valuable asset for Malmö FF.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Derek Cornelius
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €10m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Derek Cornelius
≈ 100% Derek Cornelius · strong: Aerial duels won, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Derek Cornelius · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Derek Cornelius · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Derek Cornelius?
By Doppel's fit score, Aurèle Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Derek Cornelius, with a 81/100 overall match. Andrew Hughes and Jaydee Canvot are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Derek Cornelius?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Derek Cornelius?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Derek Cornelius's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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