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Height
71
Shirt
24 years
Feb 24, 2002
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€2.1M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder, Right Winger
DM
CM
RW

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches39%Shot attempts29%Goals86%
Chances created33%Aerial duels won81%Defensive contributions37%
Transfer value: €2.1M
Highest: €7.2M(May 31, 2024)
€7.2M
€5.4M
€3.6M
€1.8M
€0

Eredivisie 2025/2026

3
Goals
0
Assists
8
Started
20
Matches
1,007
Minutes played
6.88
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 12

Feyenoord
D1-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 4

Excelsior
W0-2
10
0
0
0
0
6.0

Mar 22

SC Heerenveen
D2-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 14

PSV Eindhoven
W2-3
7
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 8

FC Volendam
W3-0
4
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 3

PSV Eindhoven
W3-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 28

Fortuna Sittard
L2-3
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 21

Ajax
D1-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 17

Sparta Rotterdam
D1-1
83
0
0
0
0
6.9

Feb 11

FC Utrecht
L1-3
0
0
0
0
0
-
NEC Nijmegen

Apr 12

Eredivisie
Feyenoord
1-1
Bench

Apr 4

Eredivisie
Excelsior
0-2
10‎’‎
6.0

Mar 22

Eredivisie
SC Heerenveen
2-2
Bench

Mar 14

Eredivisie
PSV Eindhoven
2-3
7‎’‎
-

Mar 8

Eredivisie
FC Volendam
3-0
4‎’‎
-
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 40%
  • 10Shots
  • 3Goals
  • 1.95xG
3 - 4
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultGoal
0.58xG0.66xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,007

Shooting

Goals
3
Expected goals (xG)
1.95
xG on target (xGOT)
2.23
Non-penalty xG
1.95
Shots
10
Shots on target
4
Headed shots
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
1.06
Successful passes
347
Successful passes %
80.9%
Accurate long balls
10
Accurate long balls %
38.5%
Chances created
10
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
2
Successful dribbles %
100.0%
Duels won
55
Duels won %
56.1%
Aerial duels won
20
Aerial duels won %
52.6%
Touches
559
Touches in opposition box
16
Dispossessed
4
Fouls won
15

Defending

Defensive contributions
50
Tackles
18
Interceptions
12
Fouls committed
15
Recoveries
33
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
7
Clearances
20
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
20
xG against while on pitch
14.65

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Dirk Proper is a 24-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for NEC Nijmegen, born on February 24, 2002, who is right-footed. Follow Dirk Proper on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Dirk Proper has recorded 3 goals, 0 assists, 1,007 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.88, 2 yellow cards.

Dirk Proper scores highly on Goals compared to defensive midfielders in the Eredivisie.

Dirk Proper's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Dirk Proper's next match is on April 19, 2026 when NEC Nijmegen face AZ Alkmaar in the KNVB Cup.

Explore Dirk Proper's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Dirk Proper's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Dirk Proper currently plays for NEC Nijmegen alongside Gonzalo Crettaz, Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Thomas Ouwejan, Darko Nejasmic, Virgil Misidjan, Isak Hansen-Aarøen, Danilo, Tjaronn Chery, Basar Önal, Eliazer Dasa, Jetro Willems, Bram Nuytinck, Koki Ogawa, Willum Willumsson, Noé Lebreton, Jasper Cillessen, Kodai Sano, Deveron Fonville, Sami Ouaissa, Bryan Linssen, Rijk Janse, Youssef El Kachati, Sam de Laat, Freek Entius, Yassin Moslih, Martijn Overmars, Kevin Kers, Douwe Vernooij, and Mees Rensen. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

On the international stage, Dirk Proper has represented Netherlands U21 and Netherlands U17.

Dirk Proper is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Dirk Proper has won 1 title: UEFA U17 Championship (2019 Republic of Ireland) with Netherlands U17.

Dirk Proper has competed in Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, and Eerste Divisie. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Dirk Proper, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Dirk Proper to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches39%Shot attempts29%Goals86%
Chances created33%Aerial duels won81%Defensive contributions37%

Career

Senior career

NEC NijmegenSep 2019 - now
183
13

Youth career

NEC / TOP Oss Under 19Jul 2019 - now
11
0

National team

9
1
12
2
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Netherlands U17

Netherlands
1
UEFA U17 Championship(2019 Republic of Ireland)

News

About

Dirk Proper is a 24-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for NEC Nijmegen, born on February 24, 2002, who is right-footed. Follow Dirk Proper on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Dirk Proper has recorded 3 goals, 0 assists, 1,007 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.88, 2 yellow cards.

Dirk Proper scores highly on Goals compared to defensive midfielders in the Eredivisie.

Dirk Proper's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Dirk Proper's next match is on April 19, 2026 when NEC Nijmegen face AZ Alkmaar in the KNVB Cup.

Explore Dirk Proper's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Dirk Proper's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Dirk Proper currently plays for NEC Nijmegen alongside Gonzalo Crettaz, Brayann Pereira, Philippe Sandler, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Thomas Ouwejan, Darko Nejasmic, Virgil Misidjan, Isak Hansen-Aarøen, Danilo, Tjaronn Chery, Basar Önal, Eliazer Dasa, Jetro Willems, Bram Nuytinck, Koki Ogawa, Willum Willumsson, Noé Lebreton, Jasper Cillessen, Kodai Sano, Deveron Fonville, Sami Ouaissa, Bryan Linssen, Rijk Janse, Youssef El Kachati, Sam de Laat, Freek Entius, Yassin Moslih, Martijn Overmars, Kevin Kers, Douwe Vernooij, and Mees Rensen. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

On the international stage, Dirk Proper has represented Netherlands U21 and Netherlands U17.

Dirk Proper is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Jurriën Timber, Bart Verbruggen, Lutsharel Geertruida, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Stefan de Vrij, Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Wout Weghorst, Luciano Valente, Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Justin Bijlow, Tijjani Reijnders, Micky van de Ven, Jerdy Schouten, Noa Lang, Donyell Malen, Brian Brobbey, Teun Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Denzel Dumfries, Mark Flekken, Jorrel Hato, Quinten Timber, Lieske Carleer, Daphne van Domselaar, Lynn Wilms, Caitlin Dijkstra, Renee van Asten, Veerle Buurman, Marisa Olislagers, Ella Peddemors, Lineth Beerensteyn, Wieke Kaptein, Lotte Keukelaar, Vivianne Miedema, Daniëlle van de Donk, Jill Roord, Victoria Pelova, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Janou Levels, Jackie Groenen, Nina Nijstad, Liz Rijsbergen, Lize Kop, Linde Veefkind, Kerstin Casparij, Lynn Groenewegen, Romée Leuchter, Dominique Janssen, Kayleigh van Dooren, Damaris Egurrola, Ilse van der Zanden, and Daniëlle de Jong. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Dirk Proper has won 1 title: UEFA U17 Championship (2019 Republic of Ireland) with Netherlands U17.

Dirk Proper has competed in Eredivisie, KNVB Cup, and Eerste Divisie. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Dirk Proper, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Dirk Proper to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.