Maxwel Cornet
Ivorian footballer (born 1996)
Maxwel Cornet: profile
Maxwel Cornet (born 27 September 1996 in Bregbo, Ivory Coast) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a forward for West Ham United F.C..
Cornet made the step into senior football with FC Metz in 2012. He has played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at Olympique Lyonnais (2015–2021): 184 appearances and 31 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 269 appearances and 44 goals.
At international level, Cornet has represented Ivory Coast (2017–present), earning 31 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Gabon on 5 September 2017 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Ivory Coast, he had represented France U16, France U17, France U18, France U19, France U20 and France U21.
Eligibility explained: Why does Maxwel Cornet play for Ivory Coast?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2017 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2017 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2012–present (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, United Kingdom and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (44 in 269)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 42% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Genoa CFC (01 Sep 2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Frédéric Bulot, Uche Okechukwu and Olivier Kapo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2015 |  FC Metz |
Ligue 2 | 23 | 1 |
| 2015–2021 | Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 184 | 31 |
| 2021–2022 |  Burnley F.C. |
EFL Championship | 26 | 9 |
| 2022– | West Ham United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 21 | 1 |
| 2025–2026 |  Genoa CFC |
Serie A | 15 | 2 |
| Total | 269 | 44 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | France U16 |
Under-16 | 15 | 5 |
| 2012–2013 | France U17 |
Under-17 | 9 | 7 |
| 2013–2014 | France U18 |
Under-18 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013–2015 | France U19 |
Under-19 | 17 | 8 |
| 2015– | France U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2015– | France U21 |
Under-21 | – | – |
| 2017– |  Ivory Coast |
Senior | 31 | 6 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Sep 2017 | Ivory Coast 1–2 Gabon | 58 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 1 Jul 2019 | Namibia 1–4 Ivory Coast | 89 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 13 Nov 2021 | Ivory Coast 3–0 Mozambique | 61 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Maxwel Cornet?
Maxwel Cornet was born on 27 September 1996, which makes him 30 years old.
Where was Maxwel Cornet born?
Maxwel Cornet was born in Bregbo, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Maxwel Cornet play for?
Maxwel Cornet plays international football for Ivory Coast. He has 31 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Maxwel Cornet played for?
Maxwel Cornet's recorded clubs are FC Metz, Olympique Lyonnais, Burnley F.C., West Ham United F.C. and Genoa CFC.
What team does Maxwel Cornet play for now?
According to the latest data, Maxwel Cornet plays for West Ham United F.C..
How tall is Maxwel Cornet?
Maxwel Cornet is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Maxwel Cornet play?
Maxwel Cornet plays as a forward.
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