Nick Bakker
Dutch footballer
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Nick Bakker (born 21 July 1992) is a former Dutch footballer who played as a centre back.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 July 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Groningen, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2016 | FC Groningen | 6 | (0) |
| 2016–2021 | FC Emmen | 132 | (8) |
| 2021–2022 | Heerenveen | 19 | (2) |
| 2022 | Al-Arabi | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | FC Groningen | 3 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2013–2015 | Netherlands U21 | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 10 May 2024 | |||
Club career
On 19 February 2012, Bakker made his Eredivisie debut against PSV. He came as a 90+2 minute substitute for Groningen's Swedish midfielder Petter Andersson.[2] He joined Emmen in summer 2016.[3]
On 6 September 2021, he joined Heerenveen for the 2021–22 season.[4]
On 4 June 2022, Bakker joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Arabi on a one-year contract.[5] On 8 September 2022, Bakker's contract was terminated by mutual consent.[6]
In November 2023, Bakker returned to Groningen on a short-term contract until the end of the season having been training with the club for a number of months.[7]
International career
He made his U21 debut against Ireland on 6 February 2013.
Honours
Individual
- Eredivisie Team of the Month: November 2021,[8]