World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Qatar | 45 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 🟨 |
| vs Switzerland | 90 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | |
| vs South Africa | 97 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 |
Derek Cornelius is a composed, left-footed centre-back who built his reputation through a circuitous route — Serbian lower leagues, German fourth-tier football, MLS, and Greek Super League — before earning a move to Malmö and then Marseille. That journey has made him one of Canada's more reliable defensive options when fit, capable of playing out from the back in a high-defensive-line system. At 28, he brings Ligue 1 experience to a Canadian squad that has genuine defensive depth, though he has had to fight for his starting spot both at club and international level.
Ajax, Canada · 1997-11-25
Career
Marseille2024 – present
Malmo FF2022 – 2023
Panetolikos2021
Vancouver Whitecaps2019 – 2020
Javor2016 – 2018
VfB Lübeck2015Frequently asked questions
How old is Derek Cornelius?
Derek Cornelius is 28 years old (born 1997-11-25).
What club does Derek Cornelius play for?
Derek Cornelius plays for Rangers and represents Canada.
What position does Derek Cornelius play?
Derek Cornelius plays as a Defender, wearing #13.
How has Derek Cornelius performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Derek Cornelius has 4 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at an average rating of 6.6 at the 2026 World Cup.