Nick Bakker

Nick Bakker (born 21 July 1992) is a former Dutch footballer who played as a centre back.^[1]

Nick Bakker

Personal information
Date of birth	(1992-07-21) 21 July 1992 (age 33)
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]