Dirk Abels
Grasshopper/D/
NetherlandsPlayer Info
Dirk Abels is a promising Dutch right-back currently on the books of Swiss giants Grasshopper Club Zürich. At 28 years old and 177cm tall, he is a dynamic defender known for his pace, technical ability, and capacity to join the attack, also providing cover in central defense when required.
Abels came through the famed academy of AFC Ajax, which laid the foundation for his technical and tactical understanding of the game. After loan spells to gain experience, he made a permanent move to Grasshoppers, where he has been competing in the Swiss Super League. His attacking instincts and quality on the ball fit well with the club's philosophy. While establishing himself as a first-choice full-back in a competitive league, he has shown the potential to develop further. His main honors include youth trophies with Ajax, and he aims to add senior silverware in Switzerland. Dirk Abels represents the modern full-back: athletic, comfortable in possession, and a constant threat on the overlap, with his best years potentially still ahead of him.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/07/16
Sparta Rotterdam
GrasshopperSigned
2019/01/15
PSV Eindhoven U20Sparta RotterdamSigned
2016/06/30
PSV Eindhoven U19PSV Eindhoven U20Signed
2014/06/30
PSV Eindhoven U17PSV Eindhoven U19Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Grasshopper
SWI Super League2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
23
Games Started
22
Minutes Per Game
1974
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
15
Accurate Passes Per Game
510
Key Passes Per Game
11
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
70
Accurate Crosses Per Game
2
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
51
Interceptions Per Game
35
Clearances Per Game
115
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
6
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
18
Be Fouled Per Game
17