Dion Cools
Malaysia
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Dion Cools 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Dion Cools has appeared in 5 J1 League matches this season, totalling 450 minutes at an average rating of 6.91. 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 | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.80 | 62 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.40 | 67 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.40 | 83 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.60 | 56 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.60 | 57 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.20 | 69 |
Dion Cools has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 113 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 62nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Dion Cools has 0 assists and 3 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 150 minutes. Dion Cools has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 40th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 281 | 56.20 | 76 |
| Accurate passes | 225 | 45.00 | 72 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 3.40 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Backward passes | 24 | 4.80 | 52 |
| Passes (final third) | 53 | 10.60 | 91 |
Dion Cools has completed 225 of 281 passes at 80% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 76th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.60 | 75 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 1.00 | 76 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 27 | 5.40 | 77 |
| Aerials won | 16 | 3.20 | 84 |
| Touches | 379 | 75.80 | 82 |
| Possession lost | 68 | 13.60 | 65 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.20 | 17 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.80 | 57 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dion Cools completes 3 dribbles at a 60% success rate and wins 27 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.80 | 24 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 0.60 | 35 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.00 | 51 |
| Clearances | 32 | 6.40 | 78 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 26 | 5.20 | 87 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Dion Cools makes 4 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 32 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 113 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 24th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 1.60 | 90 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 32 |
| Foul involvements | 12 | 2.40 | 80 |
| 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 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right center back (5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 14 | 912 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 6.85 |
| 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 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, Dion Cools has featured across 5 appearances (5 starts), totalling 450 minutes. Dion Cools has attempted 4 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 3 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (60% success rate). Dion Cools has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dion Cools has registered 4 tackles (3 won), 5 interceptions, and 32 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 225 from 281 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Dion Cools has won 27 of 63 total duels.
Discipline
Dion Cools has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 4.
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 away at Kashiwa Reysol on May 4th. Cerezo Osaka won 2-0. Dion Cools played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.14.
Recent matches
- May 4th2-0 winvsKashiwa Reysol(90 mins, rating 7.14)
- May 22nd1-0 lossatVissel Kobe(90 mins, rating 7.21)
- March 23rd1-0 winvsShimizu S-Pulse(90 mins, rating 7.01)
- January 21st3-0 lossatAvispa Fukuoka(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- November 22nd2-1 winvsFagiano Okayama(90 mins, rating 6.59)
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 S. Uejo, Koki Nagasoe, Yota Komi, Ayumu Ohata, Kosei Okazawa, Koto Abe, G. Kambayashi, Kosuke Nakamura, H. Okuda, Javi Hernández, Yumeki Yokoyama, Rikito Inoue, Jackson Irvine, Lucas Fernandes, S. Hatanaka, Teppei Shiojiri, S. Tanaka, R. Sakata, Pablo Sabbag, Solomon Sakuragawa, Thiago Andrade, Travis Takahashi, K. Noborizato, T. Nakamura, M. Shibayama, S. Kagawa, Dion Cools, Ken Isibor and C. Ezemuokwe at Cerezo Osaka.