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Kevin Diks
Centre-Back / Indonesia / Borussia Mönchengladbach
55 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Aerial dominance
Defensive anchor
In a season of turbulence for Borussia Mönchengladbach—languishing in 12th place with an erratic WLWDD run—Kevin Diks has emerged as Die Föhlen's defensive anchor. The 29-year-old Indonesian centre-back has been ever-present with 29 appearances and 2,445 minutes this season. What distinguishes Diks is his unexpected attacking threat: with 4 goals from defence, the former Serie A man has become a set-piece weapon, leveraging his aerial dominance and instinctive positioning to punish opponents. Partnered alongside Nico Elvedi, he's brought steel to a backline desperate for stability, collecting just 4 yellow cards while anchoring the defence. Valued at €5 million and wearing the number 4 shirt, Diks represents both reliability and shrewd value. For Gladbach supporters, their Indonesian rock embodies resilience—a testament to how individual excellence can shine even when collective fortunes fluctuate.