Dion Cools stats
Malaysia
Match-by-match stats
D. Cools
Cerezo OsakaDefender
D. Cools vs Nagoya Grampus
1 game playedDion Cools's next match is tomorrow at 11:00 against Nagoya Grampus. See how Dion Cools did in earlier matches against Nagoya Grampus.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 |
NAGRvCER
Tomorrow 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Nagoya Grampus v Cerezo Osaka, WednesdayWhat Nagoya Grampus allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Nagoya Grampus in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersDion Cools 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Dion Cools has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 900 minutes at an average rating of 6.84. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League defenders.
Attacking stats
Dion Cools has taken 7 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 129 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dion Cools has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 100 minutes. Dion Cools has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Dion Cools has completed 437 of 552 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Dion Cools completes 6 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 55 duels .
Defending stats
Dion Cools makes 15 tackles and 15 interceptions , adding 46 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 60 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Dion Cools has committed 14 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 14 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right center back (10 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Cerezo Osaka squad
S. Sakuragawa
25 yrs#9
T. Andrade
25 yrs#11
R. Sakata22 yrs#17
P. Sabbag
29 yrs#19T. Shiojiri18 yrs#42K. Nagasoe17 yrs#45
M. Shibayama24 yrs#48
S. Uejo29 yrs#7
S. Kagawa37 yrs#8S. Tanaka29 yrs#10Y. Yokoyama21 yrs#14K. Okazawa22 yrs#28
J. Irvine
33 yrs#36
Y. Komi24 yrs#41L. Fernandes32 yrs#77
28 yrs
Malaysia squad
F. Halim28 yrs#7
A. Aiman Hanapi24 yrs#10
I. Machuca26 yrs#15
P. Josué37 yrs#19
A. Rashid27 yrs
R. Chin24 yrsR. Holgado31 yrs
R. Morales29 yrs
J. Figueiredo30 yrsR. Saifullah25 yrs
S. Rasid29 yrs
H. Wan26 yrs#11
S. Wilkin28 yrs#12N. Laine23 yrs#15
N. Faiz32 yrs#20S. Kutty Abba29 yrs
H. Hevel30 yrs
A. Fazail32 yrs
S. Aguero32 yrs
Endrick31 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 14 | 912 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 6.85 |
2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Asian Cup Qualification | 4 | 360 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7.14 |
2023
| 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 | - |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AFC Champions League Elite | 11 | 985 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 7.20 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 540 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 7.36 |
2022/2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chance Liga | 8 | 720 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7.03 |
2021/2022
| 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
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J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Dion Cools has featured across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 900 minutes. Dion Cools has attempted 7 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dion Cools has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 6 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (67% success rate). Dion Cools has contributed 9 key passes and 14 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dion Cools has registered 15 tackles (9 won), 15 interceptions, and 46 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 437 from 552 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Dion Cools has won 55 of 109 total duels.
Discipline
Dion Cools has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 7.
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 and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 4 June 1996.
Most recent appearance
Dion Cools's most recent match was at home against Kawasaki Frontale on February 3rd. Cerezo Osaka lost 2-4. Dion Cools played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.02.
Recent matches
- February 3rd2-4 lossvsKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, rating 6.02)
- October 24th0-0 drawvsYokohama F. Marinos(90 mins, rating 7.41)
- October 29th1-1 drawatV-Varen Nagasaki(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.47)
- September 20th6-1 lossatSanfrecce Hiroshima(90 mins, rating 6.31)
- April 17th0-0 drawvsTokyo Verdy(90 mins, rating 7.59)
Next fixture
Dion Cools and Cerezo Osaka are next in action on September 8th against Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cerezo Osaka vs Melbourne City match preview.
Teammates at Cerezo Osaka
Dion Cools currently plays alongside Kosei Okazawa, G. Kambayashi, S. Uejo, Hinata Kawai, Kosuke Nakamura, Ayumu Ohata, H. Okuda, Pablo Sabbag, Yota Komi, Rikito Inoue, Koto Abe, R. Sakata, Lucas Fernandes, Yumeki Yokoyama, S. Tanaka, Koki Nagasoe, Javi Hernández, Solomon Sakuragawa, Thiago Andrade, S. Hatanaka, Teppei Shiojiri, Jackson Irvine, K. Noborizato, Travis Takahashi, T. Nakamura, M. Shibayama, S. Kagawa, Dion Cools, Ken Isibor and C. Ezemuokwe at Cerezo Osaka.