Ester Sokler, born on 6 April 1999 in Slovenia, is currently a 25-year-old forward plying his trade for Aberdeen as a principal striker. Standing at 1.81 metres (5 feet 11 inches) and weighing 79 kilograms (12 stone 6 pounds), Sokler cuts an imposing figure on the pitch, fittingly wearing the number 19 jersey for his Scottish club.
According to Transfermarkt, his estimated market value stands approximately at £500k. At present, Sokler's tenure at Aberdeen will continue until 31 May 2026, with 1 year and 6 months remaining under his existing contract.
Before moving to Scotland, Sokler's career kicked off in Slovenia's PrvaLiga, where he initially joined Celje in January 2021. Making steady progress, he featured 14 times and found the back of the net on three occasions during the 2020-2021 season. His following season at Celje saw him play in 30 league matches, with a slightly improved tally of six goals. Then, in the 2022-2023 season at Celje, Sokler made another 30 appearances, scoring a commendable total of ten goals.
In July 2022, Sokler transferred from Celje to another PrvaLiga club, Kalcer Radomlje. Then, one year later in July 2023, he took the significant leap from Slovenia's top flight to the hard-fought Scottish Premiership with Aberdeen. Initial details of the transfer fee were undisclosed.
In his debut 2023-2024 season at Aberdeen, Sokler made 26 first team appearances, scoring once. The current 2024-2025 season has so far seen him featured 13 times, with two goals to his name.
Sokler's contributions haven't been limited to league matches. During the 2024-2025 League Cup for Aberdeen, he scored five goals in seven appearances – six as a starter and one from the bench. He also participated in the 2023-2024 Scottish Cup, where he came on as a substitute three times and netted one goal. Finally, in the 2023-2024 Conference League, Sokler made five appearances as a substitute and scored one goal.
His performances have been solid, with hopes of a bright future in Scottish football.
