Born in the Netherlands on 16 August 1999 (aged 26), Bert Esselink is a dedicated defender currently showcasing his skills with Dundee United. Dominating the field at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and tipping the scales at 12st 3lb (78kg), this central defender stands tall and unwavering in the face of oncoming opponents, proudly wearing the number 3 jersey.
According to Transfermarkt, his market value hovers around a figure of £300k, demonstrating his non-trivial worth on the football landscape.
We first saw Bert Esselink making his way across the globe in July 2023, when he left APOEL of Cyprus' First Division to join Stal Mielec in Poland's I Liga, with the terms of the transfer remaining undisclosed. During his debut 2023 - 2024 season with Stal Mielec, Esselink proved he was no shrinking violet, chalking up 26 first team appearances and netting two goals in league matches. Showing no signs of slowing down, his follow-up 2024 - 2025 season lent him 28 first team appearances in league matches.
After carving out a name for himself in Poland, next stop on Esselink's journey was Scotland. July 2025 saw him securing a transfer to Dundee United in the prestigious Premiership. His current season of 2025 - 2026 has seen him make 19 first team appearances thus far, along with scoring a goal in league matches.
Proving his mettle in both domestic and international spheres, Esselink has also represented Dundee United in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 and the Conference League Qualifiers of the same season, starting once and four times respectively.
