Bert Esselink is a Dutch central defender, born on 16 August 1999 (age 26), now with Dundee United. A commanding 6ft 3in (1.91m) presence, he wears squad number 3 and is valued at around £298,000 by Transfermarkt.
His career is shaped most clearly by his spell at Stal Mielec. Across two seasons with the Polish club, Esselink made 54 league appearances and scored two goals, with both of those goals coming in 26 appearances during the 2023–2024 campaign. That was the period that gave his senior career its substance rather than just its outline.
He later moved to Dundee United, where he remains a regular part of the first team. In 2025–2026, he has made 21 league appearances and scored one league goal, along with one League Cup appearance, giving him 22 appearances and one goal in all competitions for the club.
Esselink’s career to date has been built on steady senior football, first at Stal Mielec and now at Dundee United. He is an established professional centre-half with a clear role in his current side.
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