What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Derek Cornelius?

Cornelius clears more danger than Medina — nearly 2x the output. 18 interceptions in 21 games. €3M. You decide. Compared with Facundo Medina (€3.0M vs anchor). Standout: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Ligue 1 peers). Concern: Key Passes (Bottom 20%).

How does Derek Cornelius compare to Facundo Medina?

Derek Cornelius clearances vs Facundo Medina (115 clearances in 21 games), but interceptions (18 interceptions in 21 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Derek Cornelius's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Chances Missed (Top 1% among Ligue 1 peers). Weakness: Key Passes (Bottom 20%). Percentiles vs Ligue 1 Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Derek Cornelius?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Facundo Medina. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Olympique Marseille· 2024/2025 · Ligue 1 · FULL

AI Verdict: Derek Cornelius

Centre BackCanada28y€3.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing

2.42Tkl/90

0.16KP/90

Based on 1,424 min · 2024/2025 · Ligue 1 · FULL

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Cornelius clears more danger than Medina — nearly 2x the output.

vs Facundo Medina · Ligue 1 · Same playing style · €3.0M

Cornelius wins on

Clearances

7.25/90 · 115 clearances in 21 games

Cornelius loses on

Interceptions

1.13/90 · 51th pct · 18 interceptions in 21 games

Based on 1,424 min (21 apps) vs anchor 1,367 min · 123 peers in Ligue 1 DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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7.25/90

Cornelius

Clearances

RT edge

3.56/90

Medina

1.13/90

51th pct

Cornelius

Interceptions

gap

1.65/90

Top 14%

Medina

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Chances Missed

0.00/90Top 1%

Key Passes

0.16/90Bottom 20%

Goals

0.16/90Top 6%

Assists

0.16/90Top 8%

Percentile rank among Ligue 1 defenders (n=130) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing

Derek Cornelius is a Ball-Playing CB. Derek Cornelius is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

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Cornelius clears more danger than Medina — nearly 2x the output.

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