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DefenderSeason 2025/2026

Bert Esselink

Dundee UnitedPremiershipData current as of 27 July 2026
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NationalityNetherlands
PositionDefender
Age26 years
Height191 cm
Weight81 kg
Shirt number3

Bert Esselink: season at a glance

Bert Esselink represents Dundee United in Premiership during the 2025/2026 season. Across 21 appearances, the player has completed 1633 minutes, scored 1 goal and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 10, Shots on target: 2, Shot accuracy: 20.0%, Expected goals (xG): 1.28 and Non-penalty xG: 1.28.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 26, Interceptions: 31, Clearances: 113 and Duels won: 96.

Season overview

21Appearances
1,633Minutes
1Goals
0Assists
6.72Average rating
1Goal involvements0.06 per 90

Playing time and performance

21Appearances
19Starts
1,633Minutes
0.06Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.72Average rating

Attacking

1Goals
10Shots0.55 per 90
2Shots on target0.11 per 90
20.0%Shot accuracy
10.0%Shot conversion
1.28Expected goals (xG)0.07 per 90
1.28Non-penalty xG0.07 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
1.73Expected assists (xA)0.10 per 90
5Key passes0.28 per 90
1Crosses0.06 per 90

Passing and possession

775Passes42.74 per 90
607Completed passes33.47 per 90
78.3%Pass completion
2Dribbles0.11 per 90
1Successful dribbles50.0%

Defending

26Tackles1.43 per 90
31Interceptions1.71 per 90
113Clearances6.23 per 90
14Blocks0.77 per 90
96Duels won57.0%
58Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

4Yellow cards
0Red cards
14Fouls drawn
16Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
St. Mirren - Dundee United17 May 20261 : 1Substitute00-
Dundee United - Livingston12 May 20260 : 0Starter00-
Dundee United - Dundee26 Apr 20263 : 0Substitute00-
Dundee United - Livingston11 Apr 20263 : 2Substitute00-
Rangers - Dundee United04 Apr 20264 : 2Substitute00-
Dundee United - Celtic22 Mar 20262 : 0Substitute00-
Dundee - Dundee United15 Mar 20262 : 2Substitute00-
Hibernian - Dundee United04 Feb 20263 : 2Substitute00-
Dundee United - Hearts31 Jan 20260 : 3Substitute00-
Dundee United - Dundee03 Jan 20260 : 1Starter00-
Livingston - Dundee United30 Dec 20251 : 3Starter00-
Aberdeen - Dundee United27 Dec 20251 : 1Starter00🟨 1-
Dundee United - Hibernian20 Dec 20251 : 1Substitute00-
Dundee United - Celtic17 Dec 20252 : 1Starter00-
Dundee United - Motherwell13 Dec 20250 : 0Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2025/2026Premiership211,63310

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Bert Esselink play for?

Bert Esselink is listed with Dundee United in Premiership for the 2025/2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Bert Esselink have?

Bert Esselink has 1 goal and 0 assists in 21 appearances during the 2025/2026 season.

How many minutes has Bert Esselink played?

The 2025/2026 record contains 1633 minutes across 21 appearances.

What statistics are available for Bert Esselink?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.