Kevin Diks

Kevin Diks

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Kevin Diks is a Dutch-Indonesian professional football player known for his defensive skills.

He began his professional career at SBV Vitesse, where he debuted in 2014.

In 2016, Diks signed with Serie A club Fiorentina, marking a significant step in his career.

Биография

Early Life

Kevin Diks Bakarbessy was born in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, to a Moluccan mother, giving him Indonesian heritage. He grew up in a football-loving family and began his journey in the sport at a young age, joining the youth setup of Vitesse at just nine years old after playing for local clubs VIOS Vaassen and AGOVV Apeldoorn.

Career

Diks made his professional debut for SBV Vitesse in August 2014, stepping in for an injured teammate and quickly establishing himself in the first team. His performances caught the attention of Serie A club Fiorentina, where he signed a five-year deal in July 2016. During his time in Italy, he faced challenges in securing a starting position, leading to a loan back to Vitesse in early 2017. Diks returned to Vitesse and contributed to their KNVB Beker victory.

In 2021, he joined F.C. Copenhagen, continuing his career in European football. On the international stage, Diks represented the Netherlands at various youth levels, including the U19 and U21 teams. In a significant turn of events, he decided to represent Indonesia in October 2024, obtaining Indonesian citizenship shortly thereafter. He made his debut for the Indonesian national team in a World Cup qualifier against Japan in November 2024.

Personal Life

Outside of football, Diks has a brother named Jamarro, who is also involved in the sport. His multicultural background and experiences have shaped his identity both on and off the pitch, as he embraces his Indonesian roots while pursuing his professional career in Europe.

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International career

On 9 October 2014, Diks made his Netherlands U19 debut in a 7–0 victory against Andorra U19, playing the first half before being replaced by Leeroy Owusu. Diks went on to make three more appearances before receiving a call-up to the under-20 squad. He has also represented at under-21 squad. In 2018, Diks was called up to the Netherlands senior team for a training camp, but did not play any matches for the senior team. In October 2024, Diks confirmed that he had decided to represent Indonesia at international level. On 3 November 2024, he was called up for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Japan and Saudi Arabia. On 15 November 2024, he debuted in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Japan, but came off as a substitute after 41 minutes due to injury, as the latter defeated Indonesia 4–0. On 8 October 2025, Diks scored two penalties in a 2–3 loss against Saudi Arabia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier fourth round.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 11 October 2026

International

As of match played 5 October 2026

As of match played 1 October 2026 Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Diks goal.

Club career

Vitesse

Born in Apeldoorn, Diks joined Vitesse's youth setup in 2005, aged nine, after playing for VIOS Vaassen and hometown's AGOVV Apeldoorn. In the 2014 summer he was called to the main squad for the pre-season, also appearing in a 1–3 defeat against Chelsea. On 24 August 2014, after profiting from first-choice Wallace's injury, Diks made his first-team – and Eredivisie – debut, starting in a 1–2 away loss against PEC Zwolle. On 8 January of the following year, after being already a permanent part of the main squad, he renewed his link until 2018.

Fiorentina

On 6 July 2016, Diks joined Serie A side Fiorentina on a five-year deal after impressing at Vitesse. He later requested number 34 shirt in tribute to Abdelhak Nouri, who collapsed and suffered brain damage, ending his career. On 23 October 2016, three months after signing for the Italian side, Diks finally made his long-awaited debut in a 5–3 away victory against Cagliari, replacing Cristian Tello in the 88th minute.

Vitesse (loan)

On 31 January 2017, Diks returned to Vitesse on loan for the remainder of the 2016–17 campaign, after failing to make his breakthrough whilst in Italy. On 11 February 2017, Diks made his Vitesse return in their 2–0 home defeat against Willem II, playing the full 90 minutes. On 5 April 2017, Diks got sent off for a second bookable offence during Vitesse's 1–0 away victory against Heracles Almelo. He came off the bench as Vitesse won the final of the KNVB Beker…

Club
SBV Vitesse (2014–2017)
Club
ACF Fiorentina (2016–2021)
Club
F.C. Copenhagen (2021–)
Club
Netherlands national under-19 football team (2014–2015)
Club
Netherlands national under-21 football team (2015–2018)
National team
Indonesia

Личное

Personal life

Diks was born in Apeldoorn and has a brother, Jamarro, who was also a footballer. Diks is of Indonesian descent through his Moluccan mother. On 8 November 2024, Diks officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.

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Description

Dutch-Indonesian association football player

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Position

defender

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Извлечение из Википедии

Kevin Diks Bakarbessy is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Indonesia national team.

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