Bert Esselink was born on the 16th of August 1999, making him 26 years old as of this writing. Hailing from the Netherlands, Esselink is a sturdy figure on the pitch, standing at 6ft 3in (1.91m) and weighing in at a solid 12st 3lb (78kg). Primarily known for his central defensive capabilities, Esselink currently serves Dundee United on the football field, donning the number 3 upon his jersey.
With a career marked by robust performances and unwavering commitment, Esselink has established a market value of approximately £258k, according to statistics from Transfermarkt.
In a noteworthy move during July 2023, Esselink migrated from APOEL - a First Division team based in Cyprus - to take up a position in Stal Mielec, who compete in the I Liga in Poland. The specifics of the transfer fee remain a closely guarded secret. Nevertheless, this move marked a new chapter in Esselink's career. In the 2023 - 2024 season, he made an impression on the Polish league, contributing to 26 first team appearances and scoring twice. His success continued into the 2024 - 2025 season, where he made 28 first team appearances.
July 2025 saw yet another significant shift in Esselink's career as he transferred to Dundee United in the Premiership in Scotland. His tenure with Dundee United in the current 2025 - 2026 season has seen him make four first team appearances in league matches.
Esselink's skills have not been confined to league matches alone. He had the honour of participating in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for Dundee United, where he kick-started a match, and also took part in the Conference League Qualifiers 2025 - 2026 for Dundee United, starting four matches.
