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

Player traits

Stats compared to other midfielders
Touches41%Shot attempts28%Goals72%
Chances created25%Aerial duels won68%Defensive contributions57%

Eredivisie 2025/2026

3
Goals
0
Assists
8
Started
16
Matches
903
Minutes played
6.94
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 4

FC Volendam
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Jan 31

AZ Alkmaar
W1-3
14
0
0
0
0
6.4

Jan 24

PEC Zwolle
W2-1
67
0
0
0
0
7.1

Jan 20

De Treffers
W1-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Jan 17

NAC Breda
W3-4
60
1
0
1
0
7.7

Dec 20, 2025

Ajax
D2-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 16, 2025

AFC
W1-3
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Dec 13, 2025

Telstar
D2-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 7, 2025

FC Volendam
W2-3
12
0
0
0
0
6.2

Nov 29, 2025

Sparta Rotterdam
W3-1
20
0
0
0
0
6.1
NEC Nijmegen

Feb 4

KNVB Cup
FC Volendam
1-0
90‎’‎
7.0

Jan 31

Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar
1-3
14‎’‎
6.4

Jan 24

Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle
2-1
67‎’‎
7.1

Jan 20

KNVB Cup
De Treffers
1-2
90‎’‎
6.6

Jan 17

Eredivisie
NAC Breda
3-4
60‎’‎
7.7
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: 903

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)
0.85
Successful passes
315
Successful passes %
82.2%
Accurate long balls
9
Accurate long balls %
39.1%
Chances created
8
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
2
Successful dribbles %
100.0%
Duels won
49
Duels won %
55.1%
Aerial duels won
19
Aerial duels won %
54.3%
Touches
501
Touches in opposition box
13
Dispossessed
4
Fouls won
13

Defending

Tackles
15
Interceptions
12
Fouls committed
14
Recoveries
28
Possession won final 3rd
3
Dribbled past
7
Clearances
18
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
18
xG against while on pitch
12.93

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Dirk Proper is a 23-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, 903 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.94, 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 February 7, 2026 when NEC Nijmegen face Heracles in the Eredivisie.

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 Onal, Eliazer Dasa, Jetro Willems, Bram Nuytinck, Koki Ogawa, Willum Willumsson, Noe 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, and Douwe Vernooij. 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 Bart Verbruggen, Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries, Donyell Malen, Emanuel Emegha, Frenkie de Jong, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jerdy Schouten, Jurrien Timber, Justin Kluivert, Luciano Valente, Lutsharel Geertruida, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Memphis Depay, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Aké, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Quinten Timber, Robin Roefs, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Virgil van Dijk, Wout Weghorst, Xavi Simons, Caitlin Dijkstra, Chasity Grant, Damaris Egurrola, Danielle de Jong, Daniëlle van de Donk, Daphne van Domselaar, Dominique Janssen, Esmee Brugts, Ilse van der Zanden, Jackie Groenen, Jill Roord, Katja Snoeijs, Kerstin Casparij, Lineth Beerensteyn, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Renate Jansen, Romee Leuchter, Sherida Spitse, Veerle Buurman, Victoria Pelova, Vivianne Miedema, and Wieke Kaptein. 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, EURO U-21 Qualification qualification, 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
Touches41%Shot attempts28%Goals72%
Chances created25%Aerial duels won68%Defensive contributions57%

Career

Senior career

NEC NijmegenSep 2019 - now
179
13

Youth career

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

National team

9
1
12
2
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Netherlands U17

International
1
UEFA U17 Championship(2019 Republic of Ireland)

News

About

Dirk Proper is a 23-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, 903 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.94, 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 February 7, 2026 when NEC Nijmegen face Heracles in the Eredivisie.

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 Onal, Eliazer Dasa, Jetro Willems, Bram Nuytinck, Koki Ogawa, Willum Willumsson, Noe 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, and Douwe Vernooij. 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 Bart Verbruggen, Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries, Donyell Malen, Emanuel Emegha, Frenkie de Jong, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jerdy Schouten, Jurrien Timber, Justin Kluivert, Luciano Valente, Lutsharel Geertruida, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Memphis Depay, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Aké, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Quinten Timber, Robin Roefs, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Virgil van Dijk, Wout Weghorst, Xavi Simons, Caitlin Dijkstra, Chasity Grant, Damaris Egurrola, Danielle de Jong, Daniëlle van de Donk, Daphne van Domselaar, Dominique Janssen, Esmee Brugts, Ilse van der Zanden, Jackie Groenen, Jill Roord, Katja Snoeijs, Kerstin Casparij, Lineth Beerensteyn, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Renate Jansen, Romee Leuchter, Sherida Spitse, Veerle Buurman, Victoria Pelova, Vivianne Miedema, and Wieke Kaptein. 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, EURO U-21 Qualification qualification, 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.