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Muscle injury (Nov 19, 2025)Expected return: Mid February 2026
Height
13
Shirt
28 years
Nov 25, 1997
Left
Preferred foot
Canada
Country
€4.4M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches85%Shot attempts87%Goals79%
Chances created25%Aerial duels won50%Defensive contributions59%

Premiership 2025/2026

1
Goals
1
Assists
6
Started
7
Matches
559
Minutes played
7.51
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Nov 19, 2025

Venezuela
W0-2
33
0
0
0
0
6.4

Nov 14, 2025

Ecuador
D0-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 9, 2025

Dundee FC
W0-3
82
0
0
0
0
7.8

Nov 6, 2025

Roma
L0-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Nov 2, 2025

Celtic
L3-1
120
0
0
1
0
-

Oct 29, 2025

Hibernian
W0-1
89
0
0
1
0
7.1

Oct 26, 2025

Kilmarnock
W3-1
90
1
0
1
0
8.4

Oct 23, 2025

Brann
L3-0
14
0
0
0
0
6.2

Oct 18, 2025

Dundee United
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Oct 15, 2025

Colombia
D0-0
90
0
0
1
0
7.3
Canada

Nov 19, 2025

Friendlies
Venezuela
0-2
33‎’‎
6.4

Nov 14, 2025

Friendlies
Ecuador
0-0
Bench
Rangers

Nov 9, 2025

Premiership
Dundee FC
0-3
82‎’‎
7.8

Nov 6, 2025

Europa League
Roma
0-2
Bench

Nov 2, 2025

League Cup Final Stage
Celtic
3-1
120‎’‎
-
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 40%
  • 5Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 0.48xG
3 - 1
Shot typeHeaderSituationSet pieceResultGoal
0.23xG0.78xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 559

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
0.48
xG on target (xGOT)
0.78
Non-penalty xG
0.48
Shots
5
Shots on target
2
Headed shots
3

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
0.24
Successful passes
388
Successful passes %
87.0%
Accurate long balls
20
Accurate long balls %
54.1%
Chances created
1
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
51
Duels won %
63.8%
Aerial duels won
19
Aerial duels won %
59.4%
Touches
586
Touches in opposition box
12
Dispossessed
4
Fouls won
15

Defending

Tackles
15
Interceptions
7
Fouls committed
6
Recoveries
32
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
4
Clearances
45
Clean sheets
1
Goals conceded while on pitch
6
xG against while on pitch
7.35

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Derek Cornelius is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Rangers, born on November 25, 1997, who is left-footed. Follow Derek Cornelius on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premiership season, Derek Cornelius has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 559 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.51, 2 yellow cards.

Derek Cornelius scores highly on Rating and Assists compared to center backs in the Premiership.

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

Derek Cornelius's next match is on February 11, 2026 when Rangers face Motherwell in the Premiership.

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

Derek Cornelius currently plays for Rangers alongside Jack Butland, James Tavernier, Max Aarons, John Souttar, Andreas Skov Olsen, Connor Barron, Youssef Chermiti, Mohamed Diomande, Thelo Aasgaard, Nedim Bajrami, Rabbi Matondo, Oliver Antman, Ryan Don Naderi, Dujon Sterling, Djeidi Gassama, Nasser Djiga, Tuur Rommens, Bojan Miovski, Jayden Meghoma, Liam Kelly, Kieran Wright, Emmanuel Fernandez, Tochi Chukwuani, Nicolas Raskin, Mikey Moore, Bailey Rice, Arran Kerr, and Aiden McCallion. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Derek Cornelius's career has also included time at Marseille, Malmö FF, Vancouver Whitecaps, Panetolikos, Javor, and Lübeck.

On the international stage, Derek Cornelius has represented Canada, Canada U23, Canada U17, and Canada U21.

Derek Cornelius is from Canada, and the national team includes Ali Ahmed, Dayne St. Clair, Ismael Kone, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Jamie Knight-Lebel, Jayden Hibbert, Jayden Nelson, Joel Waterman, Jonathan David, Junior Hoilett, Luc De Fougerolles, Luka Gavran, Mathieu Choiniere, Maxime Crepeau, Nathan Saliba, Niko Sigur, Promise David, Richie Laryea, Stephen Eustaquio, Tajon Buchanan, Tani Oluwaseyi, Thelonius Bair, Thomas McGill, and Zorhan Bassong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Derek Cornelius has won 5 titles: Allsvenskan (2023) and Svenska Cupen (2023/2024) with Malmö FF, Timbers Preseason Tournament (2020) with Vancouver Whitecaps, and Reg. Cup Schleswig-Holstein (2015/2016, 2014/2015) with Lübeck.

Derek Cornelius has competed in Premiership, Ligue 1, Europa League, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Allsvenskan, Coupe de France, Copa America, CONCACAF Nations League playoff, Super League, Cup Grp. 6, Major League Soccer, World Cup CONCACAF qualification, and Canadian Championship. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches85%Shot attempts87%Goals79%
Chances created25%Aerial duels won50%Defensive contributions59%

Career

Senior career

Marseille (back from loan)Jul 2026 -
12
1
25
0
48
6
47
2
37
1
31
0
1
0

National team

40
1
3
1
3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Malmö FF

Sweden
1
Allsvenskan(2023)
1
Svenska Cupen(23/24)

Vancouver Whitecaps

Canada
1
Timbers Preseason Tournament(2020)

Lübeck

Germany
2
Reg. Cup Schleswig-Holstein(15/16 · 14/15)

News

About

Derek Cornelius is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Rangers, born on November 25, 1997, who is left-footed. Follow Derek Cornelius on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premiership season, Derek Cornelius has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 559 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.51, 2 yellow cards.

Derek Cornelius scores highly on Rating and Assists compared to center backs in the Premiership.

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

Derek Cornelius's next match is on February 11, 2026 when Rangers face Motherwell in the Premiership.

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

Derek Cornelius currently plays for Rangers alongside Jack Butland, James Tavernier, Max Aarons, John Souttar, Andreas Skov Olsen, Connor Barron, Youssef Chermiti, Mohamed Diomande, Thelo Aasgaard, Nedim Bajrami, Rabbi Matondo, Oliver Antman, Ryan Don Naderi, Dujon Sterling, Djeidi Gassama, Nasser Djiga, Tuur Rommens, Bojan Miovski, Jayden Meghoma, Liam Kelly, Kieran Wright, Emmanuel Fernandez, Tochi Chukwuani, Nicolas Raskin, Mikey Moore, Bailey Rice, Arran Kerr, and Aiden McCallion. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Derek Cornelius's career has also included time at Marseille, Malmö FF, Vancouver Whitecaps, Panetolikos, Javor, and Lübeck.

On the international stage, Derek Cornelius has represented Canada, Canada U23, Canada U17, and Canada U21.

Derek Cornelius is from Canada, and the national team includes Ali Ahmed, Dayne St. Clair, Ismael Kone, Jacob Shaffelburg, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Jamie Knight-Lebel, Jayden Hibbert, Jayden Nelson, Joel Waterman, Jonathan David, Junior Hoilett, Luc De Fougerolles, Luka Gavran, Mathieu Choiniere, Maxime Crepeau, Nathan Saliba, Niko Sigur, Promise David, Richie Laryea, Stephen Eustaquio, Tajon Buchanan, Tani Oluwaseyi, Thelonius Bair, Thomas McGill, and Zorhan Bassong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Derek Cornelius has won 5 titles: Allsvenskan (2023) and Svenska Cupen (2023/2024) with Malmö FF, Timbers Preseason Tournament (2020) with Vancouver Whitecaps, and Reg. Cup Schleswig-Holstein (2015/2016, 2014/2015) with Lübeck.

Derek Cornelius has competed in Premiership, Ligue 1, Europa League, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Allsvenskan, Coupe de France, Copa America, CONCACAF Nations League playoff, Super League, Cup Grp. 6, Major League Soccer, World Cup CONCACAF qualification, and Canadian Championship. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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