Bert Esselink, a football player hailing from the Netherlands, was born on 16th August 1999, making him 26 years old at present. He is known for his talents on the pitch as a central defender. Esselink currently puts his skills to use for Dundee United, donning the number 3 jersey. He is a tall figure even for a footballer, standing at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and weighs 12st 3lb (78kg).
Esselink's present market value is estimated to be in the ballpark of £300k (source: Transfermarkt). In the world of football where transfer markets soar with exorbitant prices, Bert offers a valuable return on a moderate cost.
Esselink embarked on his professional journey in football from APOEL, a club based in Cyprus. He moved on from the club in July 2023 to kick-start his tenure in the Polish I Liga with Stal Mielec. Although no public details surfaced regarding the transfer fee, his impacts on the field were duly noted.
Throughout the 2023-2024 season at Stal Mielec, Esselink had a commendable number of appearances, featuring in 26 first team games. He further contributed to the scoreboard by netting two goals in league matches. In the subsequent 2024-2025 season, the defender upheld his steady performance by making 28 first team appearances in league games.
Esselink's journey and growth as a player continued with a relocation, this time moving to the Scottish Premiership club, Dundee United, in July 2025. In the 2025-2026 season to date, he has already marked his presence on the field for Dundee United, with 19 first team appearances and a goal to his name in league matches.
Also, Esselink demonstrated his prowess in the League Cup 2025-2026 for Dundee United with a start, and the Conference League Qualifiers 2025-2026, where he started four times for Dundee United. Despite his relatively young age, his career growth, from Cyprus to Scotland via Poland, shows considerable promise and potential for the future.
