Rocco Robert Shein (born 14 July 2003) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Norwegian club Fredrikstad and the Estonia national football team.
Club career
JK Tallinna Kalev
FC Flora
A product of Flora youth academy, Shein made his professional debut on 22 November 2020 in a Meistriliiga match against Nõmme Kalju, coming on as a substitute in the 75th minute for Markus Poom in a 3–0 away victory.[2] On 10 August 2021, he made his UEFA Europa League debut as a substitute in extra-time against Omonia, which ended in a loss on aggregate after a penalty shootout.[3]
FC Utrecht
On 31 January 2022, Shein moved to Eerste Divisie club Jong Utrecht on loan, with an option to sign a permanent contract until 2025 at the end of the spell.[4] He made his competitive debut for the club on 4 February, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–0 loss to Volendam.[5] In the following match, on 7 February, Shein managed to score his first goal in a 3–2 victory against Helmond Sport.[6]
Shein made his Utrecht first-team debut in the Eredivisie on 29 April, starting in midfield in a 1–0 home victory against NEC.[7][8]
On 27 May 2022, Utrecht exercised their option to buy Shein's rights, he signed a three-year contract with the club and was transferred to the senior squad.[9]
Dordrecht
On 26 July 2023, Shein signed a three-year contract with Eerste Divisie club FC Dordrecht for a fee of €250 000. He became the first player in 30 years that Dordrecht paid a transfer fee to another club for.[10]
Fredrikstad
On 27 January 2025, Shein joined Fredrikstad in Norway on a four-year deal.[11]
International career
Shein made his debut for the Estonia national football team on 13 June 2022 in a friendly against Albania.[12]
Career Statistics
Club
- As of match played 2 February 2024
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Flora II | 2018 | Esiliiga | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 6 | ||
| 2021 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||
| Total | 59 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 8 | ||
| Flora | 2020 | Meistriliiga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4[a] | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 18 | 0 | ||
| Total | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
| Jong Utrecht (loan) | 2021-22 | Eerste Divisie | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Utrecht (loan) | 2021-22 | Eredivisie | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jong Utrecht | 2022-23 | Eerste Divisie | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Utrecht | 2022-23 | Eredivisie | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dordrecht | 2023-24 | Eerste Divisie | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Career total | 125 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 133 | 11 | ||
- ^ One appearance in UEFA Europa League, three appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
- ^ Appearance(s) in Estonian Supercup
International
- As of match played 16 November 2023
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 0 | |
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 11 October 2024 | Lilleküla Stadium, Tallinn, Estonia |  Azerbaijan |
3–1 | 3–1 | 2024–25 UEFA Nations League |
Honours
Flora
References
- ^ Rocco Robert Shein at Soccerway
- ^ "Nõmme Kalju vs. Flora - 22 November 2020 - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Archived from the original on 15 March 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Flora-Omonoia | UEFA Europa League". UEFA. Archived from the original on 29 July 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Jeugdinternational Rocco Robert Shein naar Jong FC Utrecht". FC Utrecht (in Dutch). 31 January 2022. Archived from the original on 8 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ "Jong FC Utrecht onderuit bij koploper FC Volendam". RTV Utrecht (in Dutch). 4 February 2022. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Vatter, Rasmus Hugo (8 February 2022). "VIDEO | Rocco Robert Shein sai Hollandi esiliigas jala valgeks". Delfi Sport (in Estonian). Archived from the original on 19 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
- ^ Reedijk, Tim (2 May 2022). "Basisdebutant Rocco Robert Shein (18) lijkt een blijvertje voor FC Utrecht". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ Boikov, Siim (29 April 2022). "18-aastane Eesti jalgpallur Shein debüteeris Hollandi kõrgliigas". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 4 May 2022.
- ^ "Optie gelicht: Rocco Robert Shein blijft bij FC Utrecht" (in Dutch). Utrecht. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Nieuwe 'shine' op de Krommedijk" [New 'shine' on the Krommedijk] (in Dutch). FC Dortrecht. 26 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "Henter estisk landslagsspiller: - Veldig spennende" [Signing Estonian national team player: - Very exciting] (in Norwegian). Fredrikstad FK. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
- ^ "Albania v Estonia game report". ESPN. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
External links
- Rocco Robert Shein at the Estonian Football Association (in Estonian)
- Rocco Robert Shein national team profile at the Estonian Football Association (archive) (in Estonian)