Dion Cools
Cerezo Osaka/D/
MalaysiaPlayer Info
Dion Cools is a versatile Malaysian defender currently featuring for Japanese side Cerezo Osaka. Born in 1996, the 29-year-old stands at 185cm and possesses the athleticism to play across the backline, primarily as a right-sided defender or center-back, though he is also listed as a midfielder. His career has seen him gain valuable experience in European football before making the move to Asia, where his technical quality and defensive awareness have made him an important asset. With a market value of €800,000, Cools is recognized as one of Malaysia's top footballing exports. His ability to contribute to both defensive solidity and attacking build-up from wide areas makes him a modern full-back. At Cerezo Osaka, he competes at a high level in the J1 League, bringing international experience and a competitive edge to the squad.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/02
Buriram United
Cerezo OsakaSigned
2023/01/02
Baumit JablonecBuriram UnitedSigned
2022/09/11
MidtjyllandBaumit JablonecSigned
2022/06/29
Zulte-WaregemMidtjyllandLoan Ended
2022/01/03
MidtjyllandZulte-WaregemLoan
2020/01/30
Club BruggeMidtjylland1000000€
Transfer
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Cerezo Osaka
JPN J12025
Matches
Games Played
10
Games Started
9
Minutes Per Game
782
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
7
Accurate Passes Per Game
303
Key Passes Per Game
5
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
27
Accurate Crosses Per Game
3
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
16
Interceptions Per Game
5
Clearances Per Game
36
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
8
Be Fouled Per Game
9