Dirk Proper
Netherlands
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Dirk Proper 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Dirk Proper has appeared in 4 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 335 minutes at an average rating of 6.83. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eredivisie midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.80 | 36 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 36 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 29 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.27 | 34 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.27 | 57 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.27 | 91 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.50 | 14 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.54 | 16 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.27 | 57 |
Dirk Proper has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 112 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 36th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Dirk Proper has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 168 minutes. Dirk Proper has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 194 | 52.10 | 80 |
| Accurate passes | 170 | 45.70 | 79 |
| Pass accuracy | 88.0% | n/a | 71 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.81 | 32 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.54 | 73 |
| Backward passes | 43 | 11.55 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 16 | 4.30 | 52 |
Dirk Proper has completed 170 of 194 passes at 88% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 80th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.81 | 63 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.81 | 30 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 11 | 2.96 | 52 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.81 | 63 |
| Touches | 248 | 66.60 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 33 | 8.87 | 41 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.54 | 57 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.54 | 23 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.07 | 80 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dirk Proper completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 11 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 1.07 | 55 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.54 | 55 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 1.07 | 70 |
| Clearances | 11 | 2.96 | 80 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 2.42 | 29 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.27 | 96 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Dirk Proper makes 4 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 11 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 84 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 55th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 1.61 | 80 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.27 | 80 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Fouls per card | 6.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 2.15 | 66 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Dirk Proper has committed 6 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly left defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (1) and left central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Dirk Proper previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eredivisie | 22 | 1,036 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 6.13 |
 KNVB Beker | 4 | 332 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6.85 |
Eredivisie| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 26 | 2,162 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 49 | 6.90 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 28 | 2,395 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 51 | 7.22 |
| KNVB Beker | 5 | 450 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 7.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 32 | 2,765 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 66 | 7.07 |
| KNVB Beker | 3 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4.76 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 22 | 1,357 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 40 | 6.88 |
About Dirk Proper
Eredivisie 2026/2027 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Dirk Proper has featured across 4 appearances (4 starts), totalling 335 minutes. Dirk Proper has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.14 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dirk Proper has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Dirk Proper has contributed 2 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dirk Proper has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 4 interceptions, and 11 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 170 from 194 pass attempts, a 88% pass accuracy rate. Dirk Proper has won 11 of 24 total duels.
Discipline
Dirk Proper has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 2.
About Dirk Proper
Dirk Proper is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Dirk Proper is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 24 February 2002.
Most recent appearance
Dirk Proper's most recent match was away at Willem II on May 30th. SC Heerenveen drew 2-2. Dirk Proper played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- May 30th2-2 drawatWillem II(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- April 2nd0-2 lossvsPEC Zwolle(65 mins, rating 6.55)
- May 3rd2-2 drawatAjax(90 mins, rating 6.84)
- March 4th1-0 winvsFC Twente(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.18)
- December 6th2-1 winvsGo Ahead Eagles(5 mins, rating 6.31)
Next fixture
Dirk Proper and SC Heerenveen are next in action on July 30th against AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the SC Heerenveen vs AZ Alkmaar match preview.
Teammates at SC Heerenveen
Dirk Proper currently plays alongside Maas Willemsen, Roberts Uldrikis, Dylan Vente, T. Schreuder, Bernt Klaverboer, Oliver Braude, Hristiyan Petrov, Dirk Proper, Levi Smans, Ringo Meerveld, Nolhan Courtens, Luca Oyen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Lanroy Machine, Marko Farji, Darling Bladi, Mees Hilgers, Mats Egbring, Jacob Trenskow, Sam Kersten, Andries Noppert and Maxence Rivera at SC Heerenveen.