Millwall

Derek Mazou-Sacko

Derek Mazou-Sacko is a combative midfielder who breaks up opposition attacks through relentless work rate rather than any single standout attribute, and he has adapted to English football faster than expected. He plays as a foundation for others, doing the unglamorous work.
France Millwall MID
Appearances
3
Goals
0

Season Snapshot

Minutes played
157
52.33 per match
Assists
0
Key passes
0
Pass accuracy
82%

Season Stats

Appearances
3
Minutes played
157
Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
0
Accuracy
82%

League Rankings

Among EFL Championship 2026/27 midfielders

Assists
46th of 46
Key passes
135th of 135
Pass accuracy
130th of 138
Goals
50th of 50
💪 Workhorses #73 of 399
👻 Ghost Players #132 of 399
😈 Bad Boys #207 of 433
🎯 Pass Master #323 of 530
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MID
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19:45
Tue 15 Sep
MIL
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MIL
MIL
11:30
Sat 19 Sep
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PNE
PNE
14:00
Sat 10 Oct
MIL
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18:45
Tue 13 Oct
SWA
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11:30
Sat 17 Oct
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Derek Mazou-Sacko, The Engine Nobody Saw Coming

A combative, industrious midfielder whose rapid adaptation to English football from Ligue 2 has quietly exceeded expectations.

Mazou-Sacko wins the ball back through sheer persistence, closing down passing lanes and putting opponents under pressure rather than waiting for them to make a mistake. He had never played in England before joining Millwall. Even so, he settled into the physical demands of Championship football with a speed that surprised people who expected a longer adjustment.

His defensive contributions rarely show up as goals or assists, but they consistently make life difficult for opponents trying to build attacks through central midfield. The tension is whether a player defined by work rate and defensive solidity can add enough to Millwall's attacking play to become a guaranteed starter rather than a reliable squad option. Watch how much license his manager gives him to join attacks, because that trust usually grows once a midfielder proves he can be relied upon defensively first.

The Rest Of The Squad

37 players

Goalkeepers

15
Max Crocombe
New Zealand · Age 33
4 apps
1
Lukas Jensen
Age 27
2 apps
—
Filip Marschall
Stevenage · Age 23
0 apps
41
George Evans
Age 21
0 apps
43
Joel Coleman
Age 30
0 apps

Defenders

6
Caleb Taylor
Age 23
6 apps 1g
5
Jake Cooper
Age 31
6 apps 1a
3
Zak Sturge
Age 22
6 apps 1a
12
Elkan Baggott
Ipswich Town · Age 23
4 apps
2
Jordi Osei-Tutu
Bolton Wanderers · Age 27
4 apps
18
Ryan Leonard
Age 34
1 app
23
Danny Batth
Derby County · Age 35
0 apps
—
George Beaumont
Age 19
0 apps
4
Tristan Crama
Age 24
0 apps
55
Tristan Parkes
Age 17
0 apps

Midfielders

10
Camiel Neghli
Age 24
6 apps 1g 1a
16
Daniel Kelly
Age 20
6 apps
14
Jenson Metcalfe
Bradford City · Age 22
6 apps 2a
17
Mark Sykes
Bristol City · Age 29
5 apps 1g
24
Casper De Norre
Age 29
4 apps
25
Luke Cundle
Age 24
3 apps 1g
—
Romain Esse
Coventry City · Age 21
2 apps
44
Alfie Massey
Southend United · Age 20
1 app
45
Alfie Doughty
Age 26
0 apps
48
Archie Kirby
Age 18
0 apps
21
Massimo Luongo
Age 33
0 apps
8
Mathis Servais
Age 21
0 apps
—
Regan Monty
0 apps
51
Sacha Vieira
Age 18
0 apps

Forwards

13
Lyndon Dykes
Charlton Athletic · Age 30
6 apps 3g
7
Taïryk Arconte
Age 22
5 apps 2g
29
Zak Lovelace
Age 20
5 apps 1a
19
Josh Coburn
Age 23
4 apps 2g
22
Kyrell Lisbie
Peterborough United · Age 22
3 apps
35
Yanis Issoufou
Age 19
2 apps
47
Jack Howland
Barnet · Age 20
0 apps
9
Mihailo Ivanovic
Age 21
0 apps
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