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Dion Cools

Cerezo Osaka
Height
27
Shirt
29 years
Jun 4, 1996
Right
Preferred foot
Malaysia
Country
€343.3K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Right-back
RB

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches94%Shot attempts63%Goals85%
Chances created18%Aerial duels won98%Defensive contributions98%
Transfer value: €343.3K
Highest: €6.3M(Dec 31, 2016)
€6.3M
€4.7M
€3.1M
€1.6M
€0

J. League 100 Year Vision League West 2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
10
Started
15
Matches
954
Minutes played
6.96
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

today

V-Varen Nagasaki
W3-2
90
0
0
0
0
8.3

May 6

Shimizu S-Pulse
D1-1
66
0
0
0
0
6.7

May 3

Avispa Fukuoka
D1-1
27
0
0
0
0
6.4

Apr 29

Vissel Kobe
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.8

Apr 25

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L2-1
12
0
0
0
0
4.7

Apr 18

Kyoto Sanga FC
W3-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 11

Gamba Osaka
W0-1
28
0
0
0
0
6.6

Apr 4

Nagoya Grampus
L3-0
5
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 22

Vissel Kobe
D1-1
15
0
0
0
0
6.3

Mar 18

Fagiano Okayama FC
L1-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.6
Cerezo Osaka

today

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
V-Varen Nagasaki
3-2
90‎’‎
8.3

May 6

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
Shimizu S-Pulse
1-1
66‎’‎
6.7

May 3

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
Avispa Fukuoka
1-1
27‎’‎
6.4

Apr 29

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
Vissel Kobe
0-0
90‎’‎
7.8

Apr 25

J. League 100 Year Vision League West
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2-1
12‎’‎
4.7
2026

Season shot map

On target: 25%
  • 4Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.38xG
1 - 2
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultBlocked
0.05xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 954

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.38
Non-penalty xG
0.38
Shots
4
Shots on target
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.86
Successful passes
338
Successful passes %
70.7%
Accurate long balls
20
Accurate long balls %
29.4%
Chances created
6
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
8.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
2
Successful dribbles %
40.0%
Duels won
90
Duels won %
65.7%
Aerial duels won
45
Aerial duels won %
62.5%
Touches
800
Touches in opposition box
11
Dispossessed
1
Fouls won
12

Defending

Defensive contributions
124
Tackles
32
Interceptions
27
Blocked shots
7
Fouls committed
13
Penalties conceded
2
Recoveries
44
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
6
Clearances
58
Clean sheets
4
Goals conceded while on pitch
10
xG against while on pitch
15.76

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Dion Cools is a 29-year-old football player who plays as a right back for Cerezo Osaka, born on June 4, 1996, who is right-footed. Follow Dion Cools on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 J. League 100 Year Vision League West season, Dion Cools has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 954 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.96, 2 yellow cards.

Dion Cools scores highly on Matches, Rating, and Minutes compared to right backs in the J. League 100 Year Vision League West.

Dion Cools's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Dion Cools's next match is on May 17, 2026 when Cerezo Osaka face Nagoya Grampus in the J. League 100 Year Vision League West.

Explore Dion Cools's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Dion Cools's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Dion Cools currently plays for Cerezo Osaka alongside Ken Isibor, Travis Takahashi, Koki Fukui, Takumi Nakamura, Hayato Tanaka, Rikito Inoue, Hinata Kida, Kyohei Noborizato, Satoki Uejo, Shinji Kagawa, Solomon Sakuragawa, Shunta Tanaka, Thiago, Motohiko Nakajima, Yumeki Yokoyama, Hayato Okuda, Reiya Sakata, Nelson Ishiwatari, Shion Homma, Jin-Hyeon Kim, Kosuke Nakamura, Eiji Kubo, Rui Osako, Kyohei Yoshino, Wigi Kanemoto, Ryota Onoda, Chimezie Ezemuokwe, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Masaya Shibayama, Ayumu Ohata, Lucas Fernandes, and Kusini Yengi. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Dion Cools's career has also included time at Buriram United, Jablonec, FC Midtjylland, Zulte Waregem, Club Brugge, and OH Leuven.

On the international stage, Dion Cools has represented Malaysia, Belgium U21, and Belgium U19.

Throughout their career, Dion Cools has won 11 titles: FA Cup (2022/2023), ASEAN Club Championship (2024/2025), League Cup (2022/2023), and Thai League (2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023) with Buriram United, Superligaen (2019/2020) with FC Midtjylland, and First Division A (2017/2018, 2015/2016) and Super Cup (2018/2019, 2016/2017) with Club Brugge.

Dion Cools has competed in J. League 100 Year Vision League West, Thai League, FA Cup, AFC Champions League Elite, World Cup AFC qualification, Asian Cup, 1. Liga, Superligaen, First Division A, Europa League, Champions League Qualification qualification, Champions League, and EURO U21. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Dion Cools, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Dion Cools to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other fullbacks
Touches94%Shot attempts63%Goals85%
Chances created18%Aerial duels won98%Defensive contributions98%

Career

Senior career

Cerezo OsakaJun 2025 - now
31
2
Buriram United (Free transfer)Jan 2023 - Jun 2025
114
8
JablonecSep 2022 - Nov 2022
9
1
FC Midtjylland (back from loan)Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
Zulte Waregem (on loan)Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
11
0
FC MidtjyllandFeb 2020 - Jan 2022
52
1
Club BruggeJul 2015 - Jan 2020
106
8
OH LeuvenFeb 2014 - Jul 2015
33
1

National team

MalaysiaJun 2021 - now
27
6
Belgium U21Jan 2016 - Jun 2019
14
2
Belgium U19Jan 2014 - Apr 2015
6
2
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Buriram United

Thailand
1
FA Cup(22/23)
1
ASEAN Club Championship(24/25)
1
League Cup(22/23)
3
Thai League(24/25 · 23/24 · 22/23)

FC Midtjylland

Denmark
1
Superligaen(19/20)

Club Brugge

Belgium
2
First Division A(17/18 · 15/16)
2
Super Cup(18/19 · 16/17)

News

About

Dion Cools is a 29-year-old football player who plays as a right back for Cerezo Osaka, born on June 4, 1996, who is right-footed. Follow Dion Cools on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 J. League 100 Year Vision League West season, Dion Cools has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 954 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.96, 2 yellow cards.

Dion Cools scores highly on Matches, Rating, and Minutes compared to right backs in the J. League 100 Year Vision League West.

Dion Cools's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Dion Cools's next match is on May 17, 2026 when Cerezo Osaka face Nagoya Grampus in the J. League 100 Year Vision League West.

Explore Dion Cools's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Dion Cools's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Dion Cools currently plays for Cerezo Osaka alongside Ken Isibor, Travis Takahashi, Koki Fukui, Takumi Nakamura, Hayato Tanaka, Rikito Inoue, Hinata Kida, Kyohei Noborizato, Satoki Uejo, Shinji Kagawa, Solomon Sakuragawa, Shunta Tanaka, Thiago, Motohiko Nakajima, Yumeki Yokoyama, Hayato Okuda, Reiya Sakata, Nelson Ishiwatari, Shion Homma, Jin-Hyeon Kim, Kosuke Nakamura, Eiji Kubo, Rui Osako, Kyohei Yoshino, Wigi Kanemoto, Ryota Onoda, Chimezie Ezemuokwe, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Masaya Shibayama, Ayumu Ohata, Lucas Fernandes, and Kusini Yengi. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Dion Cools's career has also included time at Buriram United, Jablonec, FC Midtjylland, Zulte Waregem, Club Brugge, and OH Leuven.

On the international stage, Dion Cools has represented Malaysia, Belgium U21, and Belgium U19.

Throughout their career, Dion Cools has won 11 titles: FA Cup (2022/2023), ASEAN Club Championship (2024/2025), League Cup (2022/2023), and Thai League (2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023) with Buriram United, Superligaen (2019/2020) with FC Midtjylland, and First Division A (2017/2018, 2015/2016) and Super Cup (2018/2019, 2016/2017) with Club Brugge.

Dion Cools has competed in J. League 100 Year Vision League West, Thai League, FA Cup, AFC Champions League Elite, World Cup AFC qualification, Asian Cup, 1. Liga, Superligaen, First Division A, Europa League, Champions League Qualification qualification, Champions League, and EURO U21. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Dion Cools, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Dion Cools to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.