Rick Van Drongelen
Samsunspor/D/
NetherlandsPlayer Info
Rick Van Drongelen is a Dutch central defender whose career has taken him from the Eredivisie to the Turkish Süper Lig with Samsunspor. The 27-year-old, standing at a commanding 185cm, is a physically strong and aerially dominant centre-back who reads the game well. He emerged as a highly-touted prospect at Sparta Rotterdam before securing a significant move to Hamburger SV in Germany, where he gained valuable experience in the 2. Bundesliga. His time at Hamburg was formative, featuring in many high-pressure matches and establishing him as a robust defender. A move to Turkey with Samsunspor presented a new challenge, where his leadership and defensive solidity have been crucial. Van Drongelen's style is that of a traditional, no-nonsense defender who excels in one-on-one situations and organizing the back line. With a market value reflecting his prime years, he is a cornerstone of his team's defense and a player with significant experience for his age.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/07/18
Samsunspor
Panathinaikos5000000€
Transfer
2023/07/11
1. FC Union BerlinSamsunspor200000€
Transfer
2023/06/29
Hansa Rostock1. FC Union BerlinLoan Ended
2022/08/31
1. FC Union BerlinHansa RostockLoan
2022/06/29
KV Mechelen1. FC Union BerlinLoan Ended
2022/01/30
1. FC Union BerlinKV MechelenLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Samsunspor
TUR Kupası2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
113
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0