Bert Esselink, a professional footballer born on the 16th of August 1999 in the Netherlands, is currently a defender with Dundee United. Being notably tall for a centre back, standing at 6ft 3in (1.91m), and weighing 12st 3lb (78kg), Esselink brings a physical presence to the pitch. He can usually be spotted wearing the number 3 jersey for his club.
Esselink's career has taken him from his native Netherlands to Poland and now Scotland. His potential has been recognised on the international market, with a current valuation of around £255,000 according to data from Transfermarkt.
Esselink’s starting point in professional football was at Stal Mielec in Poland, where he had a solid two-year run. In his debut season of 2023-24, he made 26 appearances for the first team and even managed to net two goals. This auspicious start was followed up by 28 appearances in his subsequent 2024-25 season with the club.
Embarking on a new chapter in his career, Esselink made the move to Scottish football in the 2025-26 season, signing with Dundee United. Though still at the early stages of his tenure with United, he has already made two first team appearances. He has also participated in more specialised competitions, making one start in the League Cup 2025-26 and four starts in the Conference League Qualifiers of the same season for Dundee United.
Though a relatively unfamiliar face in Scottish football, Bert Esselink appears to be a promising addition to Dundee United's defensive line-up.
