Derek Cornelius
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Derek Cornelius 2024/2025 season stats
As a left center back, Derek Cornelius has appeared in 21 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 1,424 minutes at an average rating of 6.92. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 21 | 1,424 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 6.92 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 99 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.00 |
| Total | 23 | 1,523 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 6.93 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 9 | 0.60 | 57 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 11.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.06 | 60 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.32 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.19 | 40 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 4 | 0.30 | 40 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 10 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 38 |
Derek Cornelius has taken 9 shots with 1 on target (11% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 158 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 57th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Derek Cornelius has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1424 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1348 | 85.20 | 96 |
| Accurate passes | 1264 | 79.90 | 96 |
| Pass accuracy | 94.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Long balls won | 25 | 1.58 | 41 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.06 | 38 |
| Backward passes | 74 | 4.68 | 57 |
| Passes (final third) | 104 | 6.57 | 90 |
Derek Cornelius has completed 1264 of 1348 passes at 94% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 96th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.06 | 8 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.13 | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 46 |
| Duels won | 71 | 4.49 | 44 |
| Aerials won | 32 | 2.02 | 81 |
| Touches | 1519 | 96.00 | 96 |
| Possession lost | 78 | 4.93 | 18 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.32 | 14 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 0.88 | 59 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.13 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.06 | 28 |
Derek Cornelius completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 71 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 1.64 | 37 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 0.88 | 52 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 0.82 | 21 |
| Clearances | 50 | 3.16 | 46 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 50 | 3.16 | 40 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 26 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 38 |
Derek Cornelius makes 26 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 50 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 37th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 25 | 1.58 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 7 | 0.44 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 3.57 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 39 | 2.46 | 75 |
| 2nd yellows | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Derek Cornelius has committed 25 fouls and received 7 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.6 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly left center back (12 appearances), also at right center back (3) and center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Derek Cornelius previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.60 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 207 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 7 | 559 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7.18 |
 Europa League | 3 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.79 |
Premiership| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 7 | 556 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7.09 |
 CONCACAF Gold Cup | 2 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.13 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Allsvenskan | 12 | 1,058 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 7.63 |
 Copa America | 6 | 489 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6.94 |
| Friendly International | 5 | 405 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5.69 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allsvenskan | 25 | 2,088 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 7.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 13 | 1,170 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 7.05 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 29 | 2,492 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 5 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.30 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WC Qualification Concacaf | 1 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.34 |
About Derek Cornelius
Ligue 1 2024/2025 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Derek Cornelius has featured across 21 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1424 minutes. Derek Cornelius has attempted 9 shots with 1 on target, a 11% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Derek Cornelius has created 1 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Derek Cornelius has contributed 4 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Derek Cornelius has registered 26 tackles (14 won), 13 interceptions, and 50 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1264 from 1348 pass attempts, a 94% pass accuracy rate. Derek Cornelius has won 71 of 118 total duels.
Discipline
Derek Cornelius has received 7 yellow cards this season, committing 25 fouls and winning 14.
About Derek Cornelius
Derek Cornelius is a 28-year-old defender playing for Olympique Marseille in the Ligue 1, representing Canada. Derek Cornelius is left-footed and wears the number 13 shirt. Born on 25 November 1997.
Most recent appearance
Derek Cornelius's most recent match was away at South Africa on August 30th. Olympique Marseille won 0-1. Derek Cornelius played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.31.
Recent matches
- November 11th0-3 lossvsMorocco(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 30th0-1 winatSouth Africa(90 mins, rating 7.31)
- September 17th2-1 lossatSwitzerland(90 mins, rating 5.87)
- August 17th6-0 winvsQatar(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.48)
- November 9th1-1 drawvsBosnia and Herzegovina(90 mins, rating 6.76)
Teammates at Olympique Marseille
Derek Cornelius currently plays alongside Angel Gomes, Théo Vermot, Nouhoum Kamissoko, Tochukwu Nnadi, Benjamin Pavard, Bilal Nadir, Robinio Vaz, Anis Doubal, Facundo Medina, Hilan Hamzaoui Slimani, Keyliane Abdallah, Tadjidine Mmadi, Pol Lirola, Jelle Van Neck, Emerson, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Amine Gouiri, Pladi N'Zinga Pambani, Gerónimo Rulli, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Adrien Rabiot, Himad Abdelli, CJ Egan-Riley, Emmanuel Israel Ange Lago, Nayef Aguerd, Timothy Weah, Jeffrey de Lange, Jonathan Rowe, Hamed Junior Traoré, Derek Cornelius, Kelyann Bezahaf, Amine Harit, Rayan Ouro Bang Na, Leonardo Balerdi, Ugo Lamare El Kadmiri, Fodé Camara, Mathis Clément, Darryl Bakola, Ulisses Garcia, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Neal Maupay, Igor Paixão and Quinten Timber at Olympique Marseille.