Who should replace Derek Cornelius?
CBOlympique de Marseille · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDerek Cornelius's profile ↗
Derek Cornelius is a centre-back for Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1, with 21 appearances this season. Players who can replace Cornelius include Aurèle Amenda from Coventry City, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Fedde Leysen of Sassuolo, also with a fit score of 81/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns closely with Cornelius's role on the pitch.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rúben Diassimilar↗ | Manchester City | 29 | €60m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Lucas Beraldosimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | €20m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Coventry City | 23 | €10m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Fedde Leysensimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 23 | €3.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Maksym Talovierovsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 26 | €2.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Manuel Akanjisimilar↗ | Inter | 31 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Nemanja Gudeljsimilar↗ | Getafe | 35 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Derek Cornelius
≈ 100% Derek Cornelius · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Derek Cornelius · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Derek Cornelius · strong: Aerial duels won, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Derek Cornelius?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rúben Dias (Manchester City) does the closest job to Derek Cornelius, at 93/100 on profile. Lucas Beraldo and Aurèle Amenda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Derek Cornelius?
Yes — Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Derek Cornelius?
Doppel learns Derek Cornelius's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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