Enzo Cornelisse
.jpg) Cornelisse with Vitesse in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 June 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Arnhem, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vitesse | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2011 | ESA Rijkerswoerd | ||
| 2011–2020 | Vitesse | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020– | Vitesse | 85 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:35, 15 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
Enzo Cornelisse (born 29 June 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Eerste Divisie club Vitesse.
Career
[edit]Born in Arnhem, Netherlands, Cornelisse started playing football at ESA Rijkerswoerd and later developed his football skills at Vitesse, where he signed his first professional contract on 26 June 2020, at the age of 17.[2][3] After training with the senior squad during the pre-season, Cornelisse was promoted to the first team in August 2020.[4] He made his professional debut in the Eredivisie on 3 October 2020, as a substitute for Thomas Bruns during a 3–0 victory against Heracles Almelo.[5][6]
On 30 June 2021, Vitesse extended Cornelisse's contract by three years, securing his services until June 2024.[7] In his early professional career, Cornelisse often served as a substitute, facing significant competition for a starting spot from players such as Danilho Doekhi, Jacob Rasmussen, and Riechedly Bazoer.[8] Despite limited playing time, particularly during the 2021–22 season, and his expressed interest in leaving the club in January 2022, Vitesse opted to retain him, citing his potential value in the event of a departure by one of their regular starters.[9]
Cornelisse started more regularly for Vitesse in the 2023–24 season, thriving in a defensive midfield role under head coach Phillip Cocu.[10] Vitesse suffered relegation at the end of the season after being deducted eighteen points for failing to comply with the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB)'s license requirements amid continuous financial troubles.[11]
Cornelisse followed Vitesse down the Eerste Divisie and established himself as a starter at centre-back as the club's financial struggles continued.[12][13]
Personal life
[edit]Cornelisse is the son of Tim Cornelisse,[14] and the nephew of Yuri Cornelisse who were both professional footballers.[15]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 13 December 2024[12]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Vitesse | 2020–21 | Eredivisie | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | Eredivisie | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Eredivisie | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Eredivisie | 27 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 31 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | Eerste Divisie | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 20 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 85 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 94 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearances in Eredivisie play-offs
References
[edit]- ^ "E. Cornelisse: Profiel". Voetbal International (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Lammers, Lex (26 June 2020). "Eerste contract bij Vitesse voor talenten Cornelisse, Huisman en Van Ee". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Zundert, Bram van (7 July 2024). "Vitessenaar in hart en nieren Enzo Cornelisse voetbalt tussen hoop en vrees: 'Al blij dat we deze wedstrijd konden spelen'". De Gelderland (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Lammers, Lex (24 August 2020). "Vitesse beloont talent: Cornelisse promoveert naar eerste selectie". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Vitesse vs. Heracles 3–0: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Lammers, Lex (30 November 2020). "Enzo Cornelisse 'pakt' erfenis van Bazoer: puik visitekaartje bij debuut in basis Vitesse". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Lammers, Lex (30 June 2021). "Vitesse beloont Enzo Cornelisse voor doorbraak in eredivisie: Verbeterd, driejarig contract voor talent uit eigen stal". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Sommerdijk, Jan (16 August 2021). "Vitesse-talent Enzo Cornelisse is klaar voor Europees debuut". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Lammers, Lex (5 January 2022). "Enzo Cornelisse 'gevangen' in transferweb van Vitesse". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Made, Richard van der (7 October 2023). "Voor Enzo Cornelisse is dit seizoen bij Vitesse cruciaal". Omroep Gelderland (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 20 February 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Vitesse degradeert door enorme puntenstraf na 35 jaar uit de Eredivisie". Voetbal International (in Dutch). 19 April 2024. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ a b Enzo Cornelisse at Soccerway
- ^ Barneveld, Jeroen van (28 November 2024). "Vitesse blijft bestaan na nieuwe misstanden, maar krijgt wel 21 punten aftrek". NU.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Enzo Cornelisse volgt spoor vader Tim bij Vitesse". Dagblad van het Noorden.
- ^ "Tim Cornelisse aan kant na botsing met Yuri". www.vi.nl.
External links
[edit]- Enzo Cornelisse at Soccerway
- Enzo Cornelisse at Voetbal International