SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

MAXWEL CORNET
MAXWEL CORNET
Ivory Coast flag
Number
#15
Nationality
Ivory Coast
Team
IVORY COAST (Africa)
Coach
PATRICE BEAUMELLE
Position
RW (Right Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
4 5 5 2 5 7 5 33 1.8 £1.8M

Full name: Maxwel Cornet

Nationality: Ivorian (Republic of Côte d'Ivoire)

  • Date of birth: September 27, 1996
  • Place of birth: Bregbo, Ivory Coast
  • Position: Winger / Forward / Left wing-back (versatile attacking player; has also been used as a left-back/wing-back)
  • Preferred foot: Left

Club career (high-level):

  • Early youth development at local clubs in Ivory Coast before moving to France.
  • Spent formative years in the youth academy of FC Metz (France) and broke into their senior team.
  • Transferred to Olympique Lyonnais (Lyon) where he established himself in Ligue 1.
  • Moved to England to join Burnley (Premier League), and later signed for West Ham United (Premier League).

International career (Ivory Coast):

  • Eligible for and chose to represent Côte d'Ivoire at senior level after playing for France at youth level.
  • Made his senior debut for Ivory Coast in 2017.
  • Has been part of Ivory Coast squads for Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying and final tournaments.

Playing style and strengths:

  • Quick, direct winger with good dribbling and ability to beat defenders one-on-one.
  • Strong left foot used for crosses and shots; capable of scoring and creating chances.
  • Versatile tactically — has been deployed further forward as a striker or deeper/defensively as a left wing-back when needed.

Notable achievements:

  • Established himself as an important player at club level in top European leagues (Ligue 1 and the Premier League).
  • Contributed goals and assists regularly for club sides, and represented Ivory Coast in major continental competitions.

Career note: For up-to-date club, appearances, goals and recent transfers, consult current club sources or databases (statistics change season to season).