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Xavi Bakker
CDM · Defensive Midfielder #17 Free Agent Professional · 1st division

Xavi Bakker

📍 Ukraine · 🎂 22 yrs · 🛡️ Shakhtar Donetsk (Donetsk) · 🏆 Premier League · 💶 €4.2M
Languages: Ukrainian English Italian
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Shakhtar Donetsk

Donetsk, Ukraine

Premier League · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Al Wasl United Arab Emirates · UAE Pro League · Professional
  • Al Nassr Saudi Arabia · Saudi Pro League · Elite
  • Al Taawoun Saudi Arabia · Saudi Pro League · Professional

Player Bio

Xavi Bakker is a right-footed defensive midfielder at Shakhtar Donetsk (Donetsk). Speaks Ukrainian, English, Italian. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace73
Shooting67
Passing81
Dribbling78
Defending81
Physical84

Player radar

Pace 73 Shooting 67 Passing 81 Dribbling 78 Defending 81 Physical 84

AI Profile Rating

81

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace73
Shooting67
Passing81
Dribbling78
Defending81
Physical84

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.07
Assists / 900.14
G+A6

📈 Market value trend

Now €4.2M
€1.4M 2021 €2.1M 2022 €2.7M 2023 €3.5M 2024 €4.2M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Shakhtar Donetsk34 apps · 2 goals
  • 2023–24
    Shakhtar Donetsk II28 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€4.2m ↑ €778k
Foot
Right
Height
177 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Oct 2025 Shakhtar Donetsk II → Shakhtar Donetsk Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → Shakhtar Donetsk II €1.68m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 5, 2026

Performance score
78
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
19% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Physical.
  • Development areas: Shooting.
  • Strong fit for Defensive Midfielder role (fit score 81).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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