Biography
Who is Kevin Diks?
Early life and football start
Kevin Diks Bakarbessy began playing football in his hometown of Apeldoorn. He started his youth career with local clubs VIOS Vaassen and AGOVV Apeldoorn before joining the Vitesse youth academy in 2005. By the summer of 2014, he earned a spot with the Vitesse main squad. He made his official Eredivisie debut on 24 August 2014 during a match against PEC Zwolle. His early development in the Netherlands laid the foundation for his future professional career across Europe.
European club career
In 2016, Kevin transferred to the Italian Serie A club Fiorentina on a five-year contract. His debut for the team occurred in October 2016 against Cagliari. He spent time on loan back at Vitesse, where he helped the team secure the KNVB Beker title in 2017. Later, he had a loan spell at Feyenoord, where he won the 2017-18 KNVB Cup and the Johan Cruijff Shield. He also played for Empoli and AGF on loan before finding more stability in Denmark.
Joining Copenhagen in 2021 proved significant, as he won multiple Danish Superliga titles and Danish Cups with the team. He became a versatile defensive player for the squad, contributing to their Champions League campaigns against major European clubs. In early 2025, he signed a five-year contract with the German Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach. He made his Bundesliga debut for the club on 24 August 2025 in a match against Hamburg.
International representation
Kevin initially played for the Netherlands national youth teams, including the under-19 and under-21 squads. He also participated in a training camp with the Dutch senior team in 2018 but did not play in a match. In October 2024, he decided to switch his international allegiance to Indonesia. He officially obtained Indonesian citizenship in November 2024. Shortly after, he received a call-up for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.
His debut for Indonesia occurred against Japan on 15 November 2024. In October 2025, he scored two penalties during a match against Saudi Arabia. He also achieved success with the Indonesian national team by winning the FIFA ASEAN Cup in 2026.
Height and personal details
Standing at 186 centimeters, Kevin Diks brings a physical presence to the defensive line. He is of Indonesian descent through his Moluccan mother. His brother, Jamarro, is also a professional footballer. Throughout his career, he has adapted to different playing styles in the Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, and Germany. He has consistently served as a defender, capable of playing centrally or on the flank depending on the team requirements.
Birthday and age
Kevin Diks was born on October 6, 1996, which makes Kevin 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Kevin shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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