| Season | Team | Position | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 |
Cerezo Osaka |
Defender | 27 |
| 2026 |
Cerezo Osaka |
Defender | 27 |
| 2026 |
Malaysia |
Defender | 21 |
| 2023 |
Malaysia |
Defender | — |
| 2022 |
FC Midtjylland |
Defender | — |
| 2021 |
FC Midtjylland |
Defender | — |
| 2021 |
Zulte Waregem |
Defender | — |
| 2020 |
FC Midtjylland |
Defender | — |
| 2019 |
Club Brugge KV |
Defender | — |
| 2018 |
Club Brugge KV |
Defender | — |
| 2017 |
Club Brugge KV |
Defender | — |
| 2016 |
Club Brugge KV |
Defender | — |
| 2015 |
Club Brugge KV |
Defender | — |
Dion-Johan Cools
Cerezo Osaka
29
Jun 04, 1996
Kuching, Malaysia
185 / 78
Malaysia
Defender
Malaysia
Defender
Player Profile
Dion-Johan Cools, a 29-year-old Malaysia defender, was born on June 4, 1996. A physical presence at 185 cm and 78 kg, he turns out for Cerezo Osaka. His career spans 20 recorded seasons, totaling 124 appearances with 8 goals and 1 assists. Most recently, in the 2027 J1 League season, he added 8 appearances.
His statistical profile highlights physically engaged (10.7 duels per 90, 49.4% win rate).
Team History
Season History
| Season | League | Team | Apps | G | A | Shots | Key P | Y | R | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | J1 League | Cerezo Osaka | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6.64 |
| 2023 | Asian Cup | Malaysia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.67 |
| 2022 | UEFA Champions League | FC Midtjylland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | Jupiler Pro League | Zulte Waregem | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 6.83 |
| 2021 | UEFA Champions League | FC Midtjylland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.63 |
| 2021 | UEFA Europa League | FC Midtjylland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.57 |
| 2020 | UEFA Champions League | FC Midtjylland | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 |
| 2019 | Jupiler Pro League | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | UEFA Champions League | Club Brugge KV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| 2018 | Jupiler Pro League | Club Brugge KV | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | UEFA Champions League | Club Brugge KV | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.35 |
| 2018 | UEFA Europa League | Club Brugge KV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| 2017 | Jupiler Pro League | Club Brugge KV | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | UEFA Europa League | Club Brugge KV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | UEFA Champions League | Club Brugge KV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | Jupiler Pro League | Club Brugge KV | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | UEFA Champions League | Club Brugge KV | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2015 | Jupiler Pro League | Club Brugge KV | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | UEFA Champions League | Club Brugge KV | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | UEFA Europa League | Club Brugge KV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Career Total | 124 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 0 | — | ||
Achievements
6
Total Titles
0
Individual Awards
Team Honors
Jupiler Pro League
Club Brugge KV
5
Champion
8
Runner-up
17
Seasons
Title Seasons
2020, 2019, 2017, 2015, 2014
Runner-up Seasons
2026, 2025, 2024, 2021, 2018, 2016, 2013, 2011
UEFA Europa Conference League
Club Brugge KV
1
Champion
0
Runner-up
1
Seasons
Title Seasons
2023
Superliga
FC Midtjylland
0
Champion
1
Runner-up
16
Seasons
Runner-up Seasons
2026
Jupiler Pro League
Zulte Waregem
0
Champion
1
Runner-up
15
Seasons
Runner-up Seasons
2012
UEFA Champions League
Club Brugge KV
0
Champion
1
Runner-up
9
Seasons
Runner-up Seasons
2022
UEFA Europa League
FC Midtjylland
0
Champion
1
Runner-up
6
Seasons
Runner-up Seasons
2022
DBU Pokalen
FC Midtjylland
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
15
Seasons
Emperor Cup
Cerezo Osaka
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
14
Seasons
J1 League
Cerezo Osaka
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
14
Seasons
J-League Cup
Cerezo Osaka
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
13
Seasons
ASEAN Championship
Malaysia
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
7
Seasons
Asian Cup - Qualification
Malaysia
0
Champion
0
Runner-up
3
Seasons
Recent Form
W
W
D
W
L
60%
Win Rate
9
Goals (1.8/m)
2
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka
Kawasaki Frontale
Gainare Tottori
Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
Yokohama F. Marinos
Cerezo Osaka
Kagoshima United
Fujieda MYFC
Cerezo Osaka
V-varen Nagasaki
Cerezo Osaka
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Cerezo Osaka
Comments
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👍 Dion-Johan Cools is world class but tbh for his age 👀
for the price tag Dion-Johan Cools is overrated 😬
Dion-Johan Cools is having a great season but tbh Future legend but for his age Dion-Johan Cools has been instrumental for Cerezo Osaka with key contributions in the final third all season What a talent Dion-Johan Cools is ngl for his age imo Dion-Johan Cools is world class ⚽