AVOID (TRAP) due to 67 pace and 2-star weak foot — solid physicals but lacks the speed and ball-playing ability needed for a meta defender. Skip this card if building a competitive squad, especially in fast-paced formations.
Competing in Ligue 1 McDonald's.
| Pace | 67 |
| Shooting | 45 |
| Passing | 55 |
| Dribbling | 57 |
| Defending | 71 |
| Physical | 85 |
| Skill moves | 2★ |
| Weak foot | 2★ |
| AcceleRATE | LENGTHY |
Derek Cornelius's standout attributes are Physical (85) and Defending (71).
This card scores 53.8 in our meta engine, placing it in X tier. Best suited to the CB - Defender role. Check the full meta tier list

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Derek Cornelius sits in X tier according to our meta rating engine and performs best in the CB - Defender role, based on stats, PlayStyles and real match impact rather than overall rating alone.