Sem Dirks Explained

Sem Dirks
Birth Date:14 March 2001
Birth Place:Beverwijk, Netherlands[1]
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Telstar
Youthyears1:–2012
Youthclubs1:DEM
Youthyears2:2012–2020
Youthclubs2:AZ
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:Jong AZ
Caps1:19
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:VVV-Venlo (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:VVV-Venlo
Caps3:14
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Telstar
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Club-Update:10 May 2024

Sem Dirks (born 14 March 2001) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Telstar.

Club career

AZ

Dirks played youth football for DEM before joining the AZ youth academy in 2012.[2] He progressed through various of AZ's youth teams before being promoted to the reserves in 2020, competing in the Dutch second-tier Eerste Divisie.[3] Dirks made his professional debut with the team in a 6–1 league loss to NAC Breda on 29 August 2020, starting the match at left-back before being replaced by Tijs Velthuis in the 68th minute.[4] [5]

On 18 June 2021, Dirks signed his first professional contract with AZ; a one-year deal with an option for an additional year.[6]

VVV-Venlo

On 31 January 2022, Dirks was loaned to VVV-Venlo, following teammate Richard Sedláček who had signed a permanent deal with the club.[7] Dirks made his debut for the club as a starter on 4 February in a 5–0 away victory in the regional derby against MVV.[8]

On 19 May, his deal was made permanent and he signed a two-year deal with an option for an additional year.[9]

Telstar

On 8 August 2024, Dirks joined Telstar on an amateur basis.[10]

Style of play

A left-footed defender, comfortable playing both centrally and at the left side, Dirks has described himself as a "technically skilled" and "tactically aware" defender, with good physicality and heading abilities.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueKNVB CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Jong AZ2020–21Eerste Divisie4040
2021–22Eerste Divisie150150
Total190190
VVV-Venlo (loan)2021–22Eerste Divisie10000100
VVV-Venlo2022–23Eerste Divisie1401020170
Total2401020270
Career total4301020460

Notes and References

  1. News: Dalsem . Kees van . Beverwijker Sem Dirks (20) speelt al bijna zijn halve leven bij AZ en studeert daarbij ook nog Mandarijn: 'Ik doe het niet omdat ik graag in China wil voetballen, maar misschien komt het ooit nog eens van pas' . 5 July 2022 . Noordhollands Dagblad . 12 April 2021 . nl.
  2. Web site: Ven . Mark van de . Oud-DEMmer Sem Dirks tekent zijn eerste profcontract bij AZ . . 27 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230418191501/https://www.rkvvdem.nl/1/3705/oud-demmer-sem-dirks-tekent-zijn-eerste-profcontract-bij-az/ . 18 April 2023 . nl . 16 August 2021.
  3. News: Transfers Keuken Kampioen Divisie 2020/21: Mulenga is terug in Nederland . 27 May 2023 . Voetbalzone . 8 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428151457/https://www.voetbalzone.nl/nieuws/transfers-keuken-kampioen-divisie-mulenga-is-terug-in-nederland/375264 . 28 April 2023 . nl.
  4. Web site: NAC Breda vs. AZ II – 29 August 2020 . Soccerway . Perform Group . 27 May 2023.
  5. News: NAC begint jacht op promotie met klinkende zege op Jong AZ . 27 May 2023 . Algemeen Dagblad . 29 August 2020 . nl.
  6. News: Loek Postma trots op eerste profcontract bij AZ . 27 May 2023 . Noordhollands Dagblad . 27 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230527132442/https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20210627_6138103 . 27 May 2023 . nl.
  7. VVV-Venlo huurt Dirks met optie tot koop . VVV-Venlo . 27 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221229104802/https://www.vvv-venlo.nl/nieuws/vvv-venlo-huurt-dirks-met-optie-tot-koop . 29 December 2022 . nl . 31 January 2022.
  8. News: 71' – Doelpunt Sven Braken. MVV Maastricht – VVV-Venlo 0-5 . 28 December 2022 . ESPN . 4 February 2022 . nl.
  9. News: Tiems . Job . VVV-Venlo licht koopoptie Sem Dirks . 5 July 2022 . 1limburg . 19 May 2022 . nl.
  10. Web site: Telstar. Sem Dirks overgeschreven naar Telstar. Sem Dirks transferred to Telstar. 8 August 2024. 8 August 2024. nl.