Dion Cools
MalaysiaPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
Dion Cools 2025 season stats
As a right back, Dion Cools has appeared in 14 J1 League matches this season, totalling 912 minutes at an average rating of 6.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 96 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Shots | 10 | 1.00 | 86 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.40 | 92 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 81 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 0.49 | 85 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.20 | 55 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 75 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.59 | 58 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.10 | 54 |
Dion Cools has taken 10 shots with 4 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 91 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 86th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dion Cools has 1 assist and 6 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 152 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 75th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 478 | 47.20 | 60 |
| Accurate passes | 368 | 36.30 | 54 |
| Pass accuracy | 77.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Long balls won | 30 | 2.96 | 81 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.39 | 68 |
| Backward passes | 72 | 7.11 | 77 |
| Passes (final third) | 86 | 8.49 | 82 |
Dion Cools has completed 368 of 478 passes at 77% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 60th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.39 | 60 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.89 | 64 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 39 |
| Duels won | 60 | 5.92 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 1.97 | 49 |
| Touches | 767 | 75.70 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 162 | 15.99 | 78 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 0.69 | 69 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.18 | 84 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dion Cools completes 4 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 60 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 26 | 2.57 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 20 | 1.97 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 10 | 0.99 | 48 |
| Clearances | 45 | 4.44 | 52 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 36 | 3.55 | 59 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Dion Cools makes 26 tackles and 10 interceptions , adding 45 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.09 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Fouls per card | 11.00 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 23 | 2.27 | 82 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Dion Cools has committed 11 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 11 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Dion Cools previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Asian Cup Qualification | 4 | 360 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Asian Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.76 |
| Asian Cup Qualification | 3 | 270 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 11 | 985 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 540 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 7.36 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chance Liga | 8 | 720 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 12 | 414 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.77 |
 Pro League | 11 | 642 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 6.89 |
 Champions League | 3 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.80 |
Superliga
Champions LeagueAbout Dion Cools
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, Dion Cools has scored 2 goals and 1 assist across 14 appearances (10 starts), totalling 912 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Dion Cools has attempted 10 shots with 4 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dion Cools has created 6 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (44% success rate). Dion Cools has contributed 6 key passes and 17 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dion Cools has registered 26 tackles (20 won), 10 interceptions, and 45 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 368 from 478 pass attempts, a 77% pass accuracy rate. Dion Cools has won 60 of 101 total duels.
Discipline
Dion Cools has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 12.
About Dion Cools
Dion Cools is a 30-year-old defender playing for Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League, representing Malaysia. Dion Cools is right-footed. Born on 4 June 1996.
Most recent appearance
Dion Cools's most recent match was away at Vietnam on March 12th. Cerezo Osaka lost 3-1. Dion Cools played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.27.
Recent matches
- March 12th3-1 lossatVietnam(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.27)
- July 15th1-3 lossvsYokohama(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.15)
- February 9th3-1 lossatYokohama F. Marinos(23 mins, rating 6.64)
- March 1st0-1 winatNepal(90 mins, rating 9.1)
- September 23rd1-4 winatShimizu S-Pulse(12 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.11)
Next fixture
Dion Cools and Cerezo Osaka are next in action on November 22nd against Fagiano Okayama in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama match preview.
Teammates at Cerezo Osaka
Dion Cools currently plays alongside Ayumu Ohata, Rikito Inoue, S. Uejo, Ken Isibor, H. Kida, H. Okuda, Koto Abe, Yumeki Yokoyama, Kosei Okazawa, S. Kagawa, Lucas Fernandes, Travis Takahashi, C. Ezemuokwe, Solomon Sakuragawa, Yota Komi, G. Kambayashi, K. Noborizato, S. Hatanaka, Kosuke Nakamura, S. Tanaka, M. Shibayama, Thiago Andrade, T. Nakamura, N. Takahashi, R. Sakata and Dion Cools at Cerezo Osaka.