Biography
Who is Maxwel Cornet?
Early life and football beginnings
Born in Bregbo, Ivory Coast, the athlete moved to northern France as a three-year-old child. He joined the youth academy at Metz and earned his professional debut in the third division of French football.
This appearance occurred on August 31, 2012, when he was just fifteen years old. He also represented the French national teams at the under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels during his teenage years.
Rise to prominence at Lyon
In January 2015, Maxwel Cornet moved to the Ligue 1 team Lyon. His first league match for the new club took place against Metz later that month. By October 2015, he scored his opening goal for the side while playing against Toulouse.
During the 2019-2020 season, his coach moved him to the left-back position due to teammate injuries. This tactical switch proved successful. He even scored a goal against Manchester City during the 2019-2020 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. This helped Lyon reach the semi-finals of the tournament.
Premier League career
August 2021 marked his transfer to Burnley in the English Premier League. He played 26 matches for the club and scored nine goals. Although the team faced relegation that season, he finished as the top scorer for his side.
The following year, he signed a five-year contract with West Ham United. He made his debut for the London club in August 2022. While with West Ham, he participated in their 2022-2023 UEFA Europa Conference League run. He was an unused substitute during the final match where the team defeated Fiorentina.
International play and recent loans
Later in his career, he went on loan to Southampton and Genoa to gain more playing time. He debuted for Southampton in September 2024. In January 2025, he moved to Genoa for the remainder of the season. After playing seven matches there, he returned to West Ham for a second loan period.
Internationally, he declared for the Ivory Coast national team in April 2017. He made his first senior appearance in a friendly match against the Netherlands in June 2017.
Personal life and height
Maxwel Cornet has three children. Growing up, he looked up to Didier Drogba as a major inspiration. This admiration stemmed from their shared Ivorian heritage and the path they took to play in France.
When he is not training or playing competitive matches, he enjoys playing tennis. He stands 179 centimeters tall.
Birthday and age
Maxwel Cornet was born on September 27, 1996, which makes Maxwel 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Maxwel shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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