Players like Derek Cornelius
CBOlympique de Marseille · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDerek Cornelius's profile ↗
The players most similar to Derek Cornelius are Aurèle Amenda, Fedde Leysen, Andrew Hughes. Doppel rates Aurèle Amenda (Coventry City) 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 October 2026.
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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, 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↗ | Coventry City | 23 | €10m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Fedde Leysensimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 23 | €3.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 83 |
* 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: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Derek Cornelius?
Statistically, Aurèle Amenda (Coventry City) is the closest look-alike to Derek Cornelius — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Derek Cornelius?
By Doppel's fit score, Aurèle Amenda (Coventry City) is the closest profile to Derek Cornelius, with a 81/100 overall match. Fedde Leysen and Andrew Hughes 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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