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
6
Goals
0

Season Snapshot

Minutes played
426
71.00 per match
Assists
0
Key passes
2
Pass accuracy
77%

Season Stats

Appearances
6
Minutes played
426
Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
2
Accuracy
77%

League Rankings

Among EFL Championship 2026/27 midfielders

Assists
56th of 56
Key passes
111th of 147
Pass accuracy
108th of 150
Goals
60th of 60
😈 Bad Boys #10 of 467
🟨 Most Cards #56 of 254
👻 Ghost Players #79 of 434
💪 Workhorses #209 of 434
🎯 Pass Master #262 of 554
👑 Assist Kings #330 of 421
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MIL
MIL
19:45
Tue 13 Oct
SWA
SWA
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MIL
MIL
12:30
Sat 17 Oct
LIN
LIN
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POR
POR
12:30
Sat 24 Oct
MIL
MIL
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MIL
MIL
15:00
Sat 31 Oct
DER
DER
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BIR
BIR
20:00
Tue 3 Nov
MIL
MIL

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

36 players

Goalkeepers

15
Max Crocombe
New Zealand · Age 33
5 apps
34
Filip Marschall
Stevenage · Age 23
2 apps
1
Lukas Jensen
Age 27
2 apps
41
George Evans
Age 21
0 apps
43
Joel Coleman
Age 31
0 apps

Defenders

6
Caleb Taylor
Age 23
9 apps 2g 1a
5
Jake Cooper
Age 31
9 apps 1a
3
Zak Sturge
Age 22
9 apps 1a
12
Elkan Baggott
Ipswich Town · Age 23
6 apps
2
Jordi Osei-Tutu
Bolton Wanderers · Age 28
6 apps
18
Ryan Leonard
Age 34
2 apps
4
Tristan Crama
Age 24
1 app
23
Danny Batth
Derby County · Age 36
0 apps
37
George Beaumont
Age 19
0 apps
55
Tristan Parkes
Age 17
0 apps

Midfielders

10
Camiel Neghli
Age 24
9 apps 3g 2a
14
Jenson Metcalfe
Bradford City · Age 22
9 apps 2a
17
Mark Sykes
Bristol City · Age 29
8 apps 1g
16
Daniel Kelly
Age 21
7 apps
25
Luke Cundle
Age 24
6 apps 1g 1a
24
Casper De Norre
Age 29
4 apps
11
Romain Esse
Coventry City · Age 21
2 apps
8
Mathis Servais
Age 21
1 app
45
Alfie Doughty
Age 26
0 apps
48
Archie Kirby
Age 18
0 apps
21
Massimo Luongo
Age 34
0 apps
57
Regan Monty
0 apps
51
Sacha Vieira
Age 18
0 apps

Forwards

13
Lyndon Dykes
Charlton Athletic · Age 31
9 apps 4g 1a
7
Taïryk Arconte
Age 22
8 apps 3g
29
Zak Lovelace
Age 20
6 apps 1a
22
Kyrell Lisbie
Peterborough United · Age 22
5 apps
19
Josh Coburn
Age 23
4 apps 2g
35
Yanis Issoufou
Age 19
3 apps
47
Jack Howland
Barnet · Age 20
0 apps
9
Mihailo Ivanovic
Age 21
0 apps
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