Kevin Diks

Biography

Kevin Diks Bakarbessy (born 6 October 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach. On 9 October 2014, Diks made his Netherlands U19 debut in a 7–0 victory against Andorra U19, playing the first half before being replaced by Leeroy Owusu. Diks went on to make three more appearances before receiving a call-up to the under-20 squad. He has also represented at under-21 squad. In 2018, Diks was called up to the Netherlands senior team for a training camp, but did not play any matches for the senior team. In October 2024, Diks confirmed that he had decided to represent Indonesia at international level. The same year on 15 November, Diks debuted in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Japan, but came off as a substitute after 41 minutes due to injury, as the latter defeated Indonesia 4–0. Diks was born in Apeldoorn and has a brother, Jamarro, who was also a footballer. Diks is of Indonesian descent through his Moluccan mother. On 8 November 2024, Diks officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.