Dirk Proper
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Dirk Proper 2025/2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Dirk Proper has appeared in 22 Eredivisie matches this season, totalling 1,036 minutes at an average rating of 6.13. 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
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| 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 |
| Total | 26 | 1,368 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 26 | 6.24 |
EredivisieAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.30 | 83 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.26 | 55 |
| Shots | 10 | 0.90 | 27 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 37 |
| Shot accuracy | 40.0% | n/a | 62 |
| Shot conversion | 30.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.75 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.09 | 45 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.09 | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.43 | 63 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.00 | 42 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.78 | 49 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 27 |
Dirk Proper has taken 10 shots with 4 on target (40% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 104 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 27th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Dirk Proper has 0 assists and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 115 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 18th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 433 | 37.60 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 350 | 30.40 | 48 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 44 |
| Long balls won | 13 | 1.13 | 29 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Backward passes | 81 | 7.04 | 43 |
| Passes (final third) | 64 | 5.56 | 57 |
Dirk Proper has completed 350 of 433 passes at 81% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.26 | 15 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.35 | 5 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 95 |
| Duels won | 58 | 5.04 | 61 |
| Aerials won | 22 | 1.91 | 86 |
| Touches | 570 | 49.50 | 30 |
| Possession lost | 107 | 9.30 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.43 | 9 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.30 | 76 |
| Dispossessed | 7 | 0.61 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 6 | 0.52 | 22 |
Dirk Proper completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 58 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.65 | 31 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.22 | 58 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 1.22 | 74 |
| Clearances | 22 | 1.91 | 67 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 34 | 2.95 | 12 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Dirk Proper makes 19 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 22 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 55 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 31st percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.39 | 74 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.17 | 52 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Fouls per card | 8.00 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 2.69 | 76 |
| 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 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
EredivisieMainly right central midfielder (4 appearances), also at left central midfielder (3) and central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| 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 2025/2026 season
This season in the Eredivisie, Dirk Proper has scored 3 goals across 22 appearances (8 starts), totalling 1036 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Dirk Proper has attempted 10 shots with 4 on target, a 40% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Dirk Proper has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Dirk Proper has contributed 11 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Dirk Proper has registered 19 tackles (14 won), 14 interceptions, and 22 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 350 from 433 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. Dirk Proper has won 58 of 104 total duels.
Discipline
Dirk Proper has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 15.
About Dirk Proper
Dirk Proper is a 24-year-old midfielder playing for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, representing Netherlands. Dirk Proper is right-footed and wears the number 71 shirt. Born on 24 February 2002.
Most recent appearance
Dirk Proper's most recent match was away at Go Ahead Eagles on December 6th. NEC Nijmegen won 2-1. Dirk Proper played 5 minutes with a match rating of 6.31.
Recent matches
- December 6th2-1 winvsGo Ahead Eagles(5 mins, rating 6.31)
- January 9th2-1 lossatFC Groningen(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 9th1-1 drawvsTelstar(0 mins, rating 0)
- June 9th1-1 drawatFC Twente(24 mins, rating 6.71)
- September 1st5-1 lossatAZ(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Dirk Proper and NEC Nijmegen are next in action on May 28th against Telstar in the Eredivisie. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the NEC Nijmegen vs Telstar match preview.
Teammates at NEC Nijmegen
Dirk Proper currently plays alongside P. Schuurs, Bram Nuytinck, Gonzalo Crettaz, Darko Nejasmic, Yousri Sbai, Kaj Sierhuis, Kevin Kers, Philippe Sandler, Sam de Laat, Bryan Linssen, Brayann Pereira, Kodai Sano, Jamiro Monteiro, Tjaronn Chery, Adam Tahaui, Isak Hansen-Aarøen, Deveron Fonville, Merijn van de Wiel, Vito van Crooij, Sami Ouaissa, Dirk Proper, Noé Lebreton, Thomas Ouwejan, Koki Ogawa and T. Storm at NEC Nijmegen.