Rocco Robert Shein (born 14 July 2003) is an Estonian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for club Portsmouth and the Estonia national team.
Club career 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 FC 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 FC 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 FC 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.
FC 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.
Portsmouth On 13 July 2026, Shein joined EFL Championship club Portsmouth.
International career Shein made his debut for the Estonia national football team on 13 June 2022 in a friendly against Albania.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFlora U192018Esiliiga B6000——602019II liiga6500——65Total12500——125Flora U212018Esiliiga5000——502019Esiliiga17120——1912020Esiliiga26610——2762021Esiliiga11100——111Total59830——628Flora2020Meistriliiga10000000102021Meistriliiga110204010180Total120204010190Jong FC Utrecht (loan)2021–22Eerste Divisie101———101Jong FC Utrecht2022–23Eerste Divisie220———220Total321———321FC Utrecht (loan)2021–22Eredivisie1000—1020FC Utrecht2022–23Eredivisie5010—0060Total6010—1080FC Dordrecht2023–24Eerste Divisie25310—102732024–25Eerste Divisie18310—00193Total43620—10466Fredrikstad2025Eliteserien2814140—3622026Eliteserien11220——132Total3936140—494Career total20323141803022824
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsEstonia202230202350202481202580202610Total251
Scores and results list Estonia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Shein goal. + List of international goals scored by Rocco Robert Shein No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition111 October 2024A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia143–13–12024–25 UEFA Nations League C
Honours Flora Meistriliiga: 2020 Estonian Supercup: 2021
Estonia Baltic Cup: 2024, 2026
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