Rocco Robert Shein


Rocco Robert Shein is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Norwegian club Fredrikstad and the Estonia national team.

Club career

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. 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.

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. He made his competitive debut for the club on 4 February, coming on as a late substitute in a 2–0 loss to Volendam. In the following match, on 7 February, Shein managed to score his first goal in a 3–2 victory against Helmond Sport.
Shein made his Utrecht first-team debut in the Eredivisie on 29 April, starting in midfield in a 1–0 home victory against NEC.
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.

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.

Fredrikstad

On 27 January 2025, Shein joined Fredrikstad in Norway on a four-year deal.

International career

Shein made his debut for the Estonia national football team on 13 June 2022 in a friendly against Albania.

Honours

Flora