Born on 6 April 1999 in Slovenia, Ester Sokler is a 25-year-old forward who currently plies his trade as a striker for Aberdeen Football Club in Scotland. Standing at 5ft 11in (1.81m) and weighing in at 12st 6lb (79kg), Sokler brings physical presence alongside his attacking instincts on the pitch. Fans of Aberdeen will often sight the number 19, the number Sokler proudly displays on his back during matches.
According to Transfermarkt, Sokler's market value is approximately £510,000. With just under two years remaining on his current deal, due to expire on 31st May 2026, Sokler's future at Aberdeen seems set for the time being.
Sokler's professional football journey began early 2021 with Celje, a club in Slovenia's PrvaLiga. In his inaugural season (2020-2021), he managed to net thrice in 14 league appearances before progressing in the following season (2021-2022) to score six times in 30 matches. His final season at Celje (2022-2023) proved most fruitful as Sokler found the back of the net on ten occasions in his 30 league appearances.
Having established himself as a reliable goal scorer, Sokler moved on to Kalcer Radomlje, another team competing in the Slovenian PrvaLiga, in July 2022. However, his stay there was short-lived as Sokler made the leap to Scottish football, joining Aberdeen in the Premiership in July 2023 for an undisclosed fee.
His first season at Aberdeen (2023-2024) saw Sokler make 26 appearances in the league, with a single goal to his name. The current season (2024-2025) has seen him maintain a similar ratio of goals to appearances, having scored once in his first nine matches for Aberdeen.
Impressively, Sokler's contributions extend beyond the dominion of the league. In the 2024-2025 League Cup, Sokler had an impressive return of five goals in six appearances, including a lone substitute appearance. Additionally, he managed a goal in three substitute appearances in the Scottish Cup of 2023-2024, and another goal in the Conference League 2023-2024 from five appearances, once again all as a substitute.
