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Height
2
Shirt
28 years
Jun 13, 1997
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€356.8K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
Others
Right-back, Defensive Midfielder, Right Midfielder
RB
CB
DM
RM

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches9%Shot attempts91%Goals81%
Chances created93%Aerial duels won31%Defensive contributions39%
Transfer value: €356.8K
Highest: €2.3M(Nov 30, 2021)
€2.3M
€1.8M
€1.2M
€590K
€0

Super League 2025/2026

1
Goals
1
Assists
27
Started
28
Matches
2,423
Minutes played
6.89
Rating
8
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 11

Winterthur
W0-2
90
0
0
1
0
7.4

Apr 6

Sion
L0-4
90
0
0
0
0
6.0

Mar 21

Servette
L5-0
90
0
0
0
0
5.3

Mar 14

Thun
L5-1
90
0
0
1
0
7.2

Mar 8

Lausanne
L2-3
89
1
1
0
0
8.6

Mar 5

Basel
L1-0
73
0
0
0
0
6.7

Mar 1

Lugano
W1-0
89
0
0
0
0
7.2

Feb 21

FC Zürich
L1-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 3

Sion
W4-3
2
0
0
0
0
-

Jan 31

Lugano
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.6
Grasshopper

Apr 11

Super League
Winterthur
0-2
90‎’‎
7.4

Apr 6

Super League
Sion
0-4
90‎’‎
6.0

Mar 21

Super League
Servette
5-0
90‎’‎
5.3

Mar 14

Super League
Thun
5-1
90‎’‎
7.2

Mar 8

Super League
Lausanne
2-3
89‎’‎
8.6
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 26%
  • 23Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 1.45xG
2 - 3
Shot typeRight footSituationThrow in set pieceResultGoal
0.11xG0.30xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 2,423

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
1.45
xG on target (xGOT)
0.96
Non-penalty xG
1.45
Shots
23
Shots on target
6
Headed shots
4

Passing

Assists
1
Expected assists (xA)
0.90
Successful passes
623
Successful passes %
71.2%
Accurate long balls
63
Accurate long balls %
32.3%
Chances created
17
Big chances created
1
Successful crosses
3
Successful crosses %
50.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
4
Successful dribbles %
66.7%
Duels won
141
Duels won %
60.5%
Aerial duels won
52
Aerial duels won %
55.3%
Touches
1,294
Touches in opposition box
28
Dispossessed
3
Fouls won
25
Penalties awarded
1

Defending

Defensive contributions
255
Tackles
60
Interceptions
40
Blocked shots
22
Fouls committed
18
Recoveries
93
Possession won final 3rd
8
Dribbled past
28
Clearances
133
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
54
xG against while on pitch
54.68

Discipline

Yellow cards
8
Red cards
0

News

About

Dirk Abels is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Grasshopper, born on June 13, 1997, who is right-footed. Follow Dirk Abels on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Super League season, Dirk Abels has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 2,423 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.89, 8 yellow cards.

Dirk Abels scores highly on Minutes, Started, and Matches compared to center backs in the Super League.

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

Dirk Abels's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Grasshopper face FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy in the Cup.

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

Dirk Abels currently plays for Grasshopper alongside Nicolas Glaus, Saulo Decarli, Luka Mikulic, Hassane Imourane, Amir Abrashi, Luke Plange, Tim Meyer, Jonathan Asp, Salifou Diarrassouba, Lovro Zvonarek, Abdoulaye Diaby, Matteo Mantini, Óscar Clemente, Young-Jun Lee, Felix Emmanuel Tsimba, Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom, Leart Kabashi, Pantaleo Creti, Sven Köhler, Simone Stroscio, Ismajl Beka, Maximilian Ullmann, Allan Arigoni, Laurent Seji, Samuel Marques, Samuel Krasniqi, Nico Rissi, Yannick Bettkober, Levin Würgler, Justin Hammel, Dorian Paloschi, and Michael Frey. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Dirk Abels's career has also included time at Sparta Rotterdam, PSV Eindhoven, and Jong PSV.

Dirk Abels 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.

Dirk Abels has competed in Super League, Cup, Super League Qualification, Eredivisie, 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 Abels, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Dirk Abels to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches9%Shot attempts91%Goals81%
Chances created93%Aerial duels won31%Defensive contributions39%

Career

Senior career

Grasshopper (Free transfer)Jul 2023 - now
89
3
146
3
60
2
1
0

Youth career

3
0
14
2
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Dirk Abels is a 28-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Grasshopper, born on June 13, 1997, who is right-footed. Follow Dirk Abels on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Super League season, Dirk Abels has recorded 1 goal, 1 assist, 2,423 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.89, 8 yellow cards.

Dirk Abels scores highly on Minutes, Started, and Matches compared to center backs in the Super League.

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

Dirk Abels's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Grasshopper face FC Stade Lausanne-Ouchy in the Cup.

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

Dirk Abels currently plays for Grasshopper alongside Nicolas Glaus, Saulo Decarli, Luka Mikulic, Hassane Imourane, Amir Abrashi, Luke Plange, Tim Meyer, Jonathan Asp, Salifou Diarrassouba, Lovro Zvonarek, Abdoulaye Diaby, Matteo Mantini, Óscar Clemente, Young-Jun Lee, Felix Emmanuel Tsimba, Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom, Leart Kabashi, Pantaleo Creti, Sven Köhler, Simone Stroscio, Ismajl Beka, Maximilian Ullmann, Allan Arigoni, Laurent Seji, Samuel Marques, Samuel Krasniqi, Nico Rissi, Yannick Bettkober, Levin Würgler, Justin Hammel, Dorian Paloschi, and Michael Frey. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Dirk Abels's career has also included time at Sparta Rotterdam, PSV Eindhoven, and Jong PSV.

Dirk Abels 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.

Dirk Abels has competed in Super League, Cup, Super League Qualification, Eredivisie, 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 Abels, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Dirk Abels to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.