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Knock (Feb 6)Expected return: Unknown
Height
2
Shirt
28 years
Jun 13, 1997
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€507.6K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2026
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
Others
Right-back
RB
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches9%Shot attempts77%Goals65%
Chances created79%Aerial duels won36%Defensive contributions45%

Super League 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
20
Started
21
Matches
1,812
Minutes played
6.89
Rating
6
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 3

Sion
W4-3
2
0
0
0
0
-

Jan 31

Lugano
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Jan 24

Lausanne
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.2

Jan 18

Thun
L1-3
90
0
0
1
0
6.8

Dec 21, 2025

St. Gallen
L1-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Dec 17, 2025

Young Boys
W2-6
90
0
0
0
0
6.9

Dec 13, 2025

Sion
L1-0
90
0
0
1
0
8.0

Dec 2, 2025

Cham
W1-2
90
1
0
0
0
-

Nov 29, 2025

FC Zürich
L1-0
90
0
0
1
0
6.7

Nov 23, 2025

Basel
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
8.3
Grasshopper

Feb 3

Cup
Sion
4-3
2‎’‎
-

Jan 31

Super League
Lugano
1-1
90‎’‎
6.6

Jan 24

Super League
Lausanne
1-1
90‎’‎
6.2

Jan 18

Super League
Thun
1-3
90‎’‎
6.8

Dec 21, 2025

Super League
St. Gallen
1-2
90‎’‎
6.6
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 33%
  • 12Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.74xG
1 - 1
Shot typeHeaderSituationFrom cornerResultMiss
0.11xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,812

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.74
xG on target (xGOT)
0.51
Non-penalty xG
0.74
Shots
12
Shots on target
4
Headed shots
3

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.59
Successful passes
476
Successful passes %
70.5%
Accurate long balls
52
Accurate long balls %
31.9%
Chances created
10
Successful crosses
2
Successful crosses %
100.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
1
Successful dribbles %
50.0%
Duels won
108
Duels won %
59.3%
Aerial duels won
41
Aerial duels won %
53.2%
Touches
978
Touches in opposition box
15
Dispossessed
1
Fouls won
16
Penalties awarded
1

Defending

Tackles
50
Interceptions
31
Blocked shots
21
Fouls committed
17
Recoveries
70
Possession won final 3rd
7
Dribbled past
20
Clearances
107
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
36
xG against while on pitch
41.50

Discipline

Yellow cards
6
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 0 goals, 0 assists, 1,812 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.89, 6 yellow cards.

Dirk Abels scores highly on Minutes, Matches, and Started 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 February 10, 2026 when Grasshopper face Luzern in the Super League.

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, Oscar Clemente, Young-Jun Lee, Felix Emmanuel Tsimba, Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom, Leart Kabashi, Pantaleo Creti, Simone Stroscio, Ismajl Beka, Maximilian Ullmann, Allan Arigoni, Laurent Seji, Samuel Marques, Samuel Krasniqi, Nico Rissi, Yannick Bettkober, Lewin Wurgler, 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 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.

Dirk Abels has competed in Super League, 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 attempts77%Goals65%
Chances created79%Aerial duels won36%Defensive contributions45%

Career

Senior career

Grasshopper (Free transfer)Jul 2023 - now
82
2
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 0 goals, 0 assists, 1,812 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.89, 6 yellow cards.

Dirk Abels scores highly on Minutes, Matches, and Started 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 February 10, 2026 when Grasshopper face Luzern in the Super League.

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, Oscar Clemente, Young-Jun Lee, Felix Emmanuel Tsimba, Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom, Leart Kabashi, Pantaleo Creti, Simone Stroscio, Ismajl Beka, Maximilian Ullmann, Allan Arigoni, Laurent Seji, Samuel Marques, Samuel Krasniqi, Nico Rissi, Yannick Bettkober, Lewin Wurgler, 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 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.

Dirk Abels has competed in Super League, 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.