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Height
3
Shirt
26 years
Aug 16, 1999
Right
Preferred foot
Netherlands
Country
€400K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Center-back
Others
Left-back
CB
LB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches28%Shot attempts65%Goals43%
Chances created26%Aerial duels won68%Defensive contributions62%

Premiership 2025/2026

1
Goals
0
Assists
18
Started
19
Matches
1,525
Minutes played
6.80
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 4

Hibernian
L3-2
0
0
0
0
0
-

Jan 31

Hearts
L0-3
0
0
0
0
0
-

Jan 3

Dundee FC
L0-1
45
0
0
0
0
5.5

Dec 30, 2025

Livingston
W1-3
90
0
0
0
0
7.9

Dec 27, 2025

Aberdeen
D1-1
90
0
0
1
0
6.9

Dec 20, 2025

Hibernian
D1-1
21
0
0
0
0
6.5

Dec 17, 2025

Celtic
W2-1
45
0
0
0
0
6.2

Dec 13, 2025

Motherwell
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.3

Dec 6, 2025

St. Mirren
L2-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Dec 3, 2025

Rangers
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.5
Dundee United

Feb 4

Premiership
Hibernian
3-2
Bench

Jan 31

Premiership
Hearts
0-3
Bench

Jan 3

Premiership
Dundee FC
0-1
45‎’‎
5.5

Dec 30, 2025

Premiership
Livingston
1-3
90‎’‎
7.9

Dec 27, 2025

Premiership
Aberdeen
1-1
90‎’‎
6.9
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 20%
  • 10Shots
  • 1Goals
  • 1.28xG
2 - 0
Shot typeHeaderSituationFrom cornerResultGoal
0.29xG0.75xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,525

Shooting

Goals
1
Expected goals (xG)
1.28
xG on target (xGOT)
0.77
Non-penalty xG
1.28
Shots
10
Shots on target
2
Headed shots
6

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.54
Successful passes
545
Successful passes %
77.3%
Accurate long balls
53
Accurate long balls %
37.1%
Chances created
4
Big chances created
1

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
75.0%
Duels won
100
Duels won %
55.6%
Aerial duels won
64
Aerial duels won %
55.7%
Touches
966
Touches in opposition box
22
Dispossessed
1
Fouls won
12

Defending

Tackles
24
Interceptions
28
Blocked shots
14
Fouls committed
15
Recoveries
66
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
13
Clearances
113
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
26
xG against while on pitch
28.14

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
Red cards
0

News

About

Bert Esselink is a 26-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Dundee United, born on August 16, 1999, who is right-footed. Follow Bert Esselink on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premiership season, Bert Esselink has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,525 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.8, 4 yellow cards.

Bert Esselink's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Bert Esselink's next match is on March 6, 2026 when Dundee United face Falkirk in the FA Cup.

Explore Bert Esselink's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Bert Esselink's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Bert Esselink currently plays for Dundee United alongside Ashley Maynard-Brewer, Ryan Strain, Iurie Iovu, Vicko Sevelj, Ross Graham, Kristijan Trapanovski, Panutche Camara, Zachary Sapsford, Julius Eskesen, Will Ferry, Emmanuel Agyei, Craig Sibbald, Amar Fatah, Ivan Dolcek, Neil Farrugia, Luca Stephenson, Dario Naamo, Krisztian Keresztes, Dave Richards, Max Watters, Sam Cleall-Harding, Calvin Beattie, Isaac Pappoe, and Johnny Russell. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Bert Esselink's career has also included time at Stal Mielec, APOEL Nicosia, Olympiakos Nicosia, Podosfairiki Athlitiki Enosi Eparxeias Kerynias, and De Graafschap.

Bert Esselink is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Bart Verbruggen, Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries, Donyell Malen, Emanuel Emegha, Frenkie de Jong, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jerdy Schouten, Jurrien Timber, Justin Kluivert, Luciano Valente, Lutsharel Geertruida, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Memphis Depay, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Aké, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Quinten Timber, Robin Roefs, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Virgil van Dijk, Wout Weghorst, Xavi Simons, Caitlin Dijkstra, Chasity Grant, Damaris Egurrola, Danielle de Jong, Daniëlle van de Donk, Daphne van Domselaar, Dominique Janssen, Ella Peddemors, Esmee Brugts, Ilse van der Zanden, Jackie Groenen, Janou Levels, Jill Roord, Kerstin Casparij, Lieske Carleer, Lineth Beerensteyn, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Marisa Olislagers, Nina Nijstad, Romee Leuchter, Veerle Buurman, Victoria Pelova, Vivianne Miedema, and Wieke Kaptein. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Bert Esselink has competed in Premiership, Ekstraklasa, and 1. Division. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Bert Esselink, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Bert Esselink to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches28%Shot attempts65%Goals43%
Chances created26%Aerial duels won68%Defensive contributions62%

Career

Senior career

Dundee United (Free transfer)Jul 2025 - now
24
1
56
2
33
4
15
1
Podosfairiki Athlitiki Enosi Eparxeias KeryniasJul 2020 - Jan 2022
15
2

Youth career

BV De Graafschap Under 19Jul 2017 - Jul 2020
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Bert Esselink is a 26-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Dundee United, born on August 16, 1999, who is right-footed. Follow Bert Esselink on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premiership season, Bert Esselink has recorded 1 goal, 0 assists, 1,525 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.8, 4 yellow cards.

Bert Esselink's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Bert Esselink's next match is on March 6, 2026 when Dundee United face Falkirk in the FA Cup.

Explore Bert Esselink's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Bert Esselink's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Bert Esselink currently plays for Dundee United alongside Ashley Maynard-Brewer, Ryan Strain, Iurie Iovu, Vicko Sevelj, Ross Graham, Kristijan Trapanovski, Panutche Camara, Zachary Sapsford, Julius Eskesen, Will Ferry, Emmanuel Agyei, Craig Sibbald, Amar Fatah, Ivan Dolcek, Neil Farrugia, Luca Stephenson, Dario Naamo, Krisztian Keresztes, Dave Richards, Max Watters, Sam Cleall-Harding, Calvin Beattie, Isaac Pappoe, and Johnny Russell. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Bert Esselink's career has also included time at Stal Mielec, APOEL Nicosia, Olympiakos Nicosia, Podosfairiki Athlitiki Enosi Eparxeias Kerynias, and De Graafschap.

Bert Esselink is from Netherlands, and the national teams include Bart Verbruggen, Cody Gakpo, Denzel Dumfries, Donyell Malen, Emanuel Emegha, Frenkie de Jong, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jerdy Schouten, Jurrien Timber, Justin Kluivert, Luciano Valente, Lutsharel Geertruida, Mark Flekken, Matthijs de Ligt, Memphis Depay, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Aké, Noa Lang, Quilindschy Hartman, Quinten Timber, Robin Roefs, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Virgil van Dijk, Wout Weghorst, Xavi Simons, Caitlin Dijkstra, Chasity Grant, Damaris Egurrola, Danielle de Jong, Daniëlle van de Donk, Daphne van Domselaar, Dominique Janssen, Ella Peddemors, Esmee Brugts, Ilse van der Zanden, Jackie Groenen, Janou Levels, Jill Roord, Kerstin Casparij, Lieske Carleer, Lineth Beerensteyn, Lize Kop, Lynn Wilms, Marisa Olislagers, Nina Nijstad, Romee Leuchter, Veerle Buurman, Victoria Pelova, Vivianne Miedema, and Wieke Kaptein. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Bert Esselink has competed in Premiership, Ekstraklasa, and 1. Division. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Bert Esselink, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Bert Esselink to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.