Derek Cornelius
CB
Controlled Centre Back
Nov 25, 1997 (28)
Left
6'1"
190 lb
Ranking
Grades
Key Grades
2025/2026 Ligue 1
Overall Grades by game
2025/2026 Ligue 1
Upcoming matches
No matches scheduled
News
In contention for season opener
Cornelius (ankle) was present at Marseille's training session Wednesday and is in contention for Friday's season opener against Strasbourg, the club announced.
Analysis: Cornelius had missed the friendly against Atletico Madrid due to an ankle injury but was already back training days later, a positive sign that the issue was not especially serious. His continued involvement in training this week strengthens his chances of featuring in the opener. Cornelius is expected to be assessed further before a final decision is made on his role against Strasbourg. His availability would give Marseille another option at the back as they finalize their lineup for the start of the season.
Clean sheet Sunday
Cornelius recorded one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against South Africa.
Analysis: Cornelius would help Canada to a very important win Sunday, with the defender recording three clearances as they earned a clean sheet. This is his first clean sheet of the tournament, as he was taken off the field at halftime when defeating Qatar 6-0. He has now played the full 90 in all but that match, likely to continue starting in the round of 16.
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