Bert Esselink stats
Netherlands
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B. Esselink
Dundee UnitedDefender
B. Esselink vs Aberdeen
2 games playedBert Esselink's next match is on Saturday at 15:00 against Aberdeen. See how Bert Esselink did in earlier matches against Aberdeen.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
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| Dec 27, 2025 | |||||||||||
| Sep 23, 2025 |
DUDvABE
Saturday 15:00Sat 15:00Before the next match
Dundee United v Aberdeen, SaturdayWhat Aberdeen allow right centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at RCB against Aberdeen in their last 20 matches; league average from the Premiership.
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Odds OutliersBert Esselink 2026/2027 season stats
As a right center back, Bert Esselink has appeared in 9 Premiership matches this season, totalling 782 minutes at an average rating of 7.15. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Attacking stats
Bert Esselink has taken 6 shots with 2 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 130 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Bert Esselink has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 261 minutes. Bert Esselink has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 35th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Bert Esselink has completed 443 of 512 passes at 87% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Bert Esselink completes 3 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 53 duels .
Defending stats
Bert Esselink makes 7 tackles and 13 interceptions , adding 63 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 112 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 13th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Bert Esselink has committed 8 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right center back (9 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Dundee United squad
M. Merghem
29 yrs#7
Z. Sapsford
24 yrs#9
L. Rose27 yrs#15
J. Randall
24 yrs#21
D. Bennie20 yrs#77
I. Metsoko24 yrs#93
P. Camara
29 yrs#8
D. Tait
24 yrs#10E. Agyei
21 yrs#12
Z. Iqbal
23 yrs#14
L. Cameron24 yrs#16
N. Farrugia
27 yrs#20A. Yoro
19 yrs#26
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25 yrsPrevious seasons
Per competition, club and country2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premiership | 21 | 1,632 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 6.74 |
 Europa Conference League | 4 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.14 |
2024/2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ekstraklasa | 28 | 2,068 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 7.05 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstraklasa | 26 | 2,215 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 7.01 |
About Bert Esselink
Premiership 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premiership, Bert Esselink has featured across 9 appearances (9 starts), totalling 782 minutes. Bert Esselink has attempted 6 shots with 2 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.43 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bert Esselink has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (100% success rate). Bert Esselink has contributed 3 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bert Esselink has registered 7 tackles (5 won), 13 interceptions, and 63 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 443 from 512 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Bert Esselink has won 53 of 86 total duels.
Discipline
Bert Esselink has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 6.
About Bert Esselink
Bert Esselink is a 27-year-old defender playing for Dundee United in the Premiership, representing Netherlands. Bert Esselink is right-footed and wears the number 3 shirt. Born on 16 August 1999.
Most recent appearance
Bert Esselink's most recent match was away at St. Johnstone on January 2nd. Dundee United drew 1-1. Bert Esselink played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.89.
Recent matches
- January 2nd1-1 drawatSt. Johnstone(90 mins, rating 6.89)
- November 2nd1-0 winvsHibernian(90 mins, rating 7.58)
- May 5th0-3 winatSt. Mirren(90 mins, rating 7.25)
- January 4th1-1 drawvsFalkirk(90 mins, rating 6.47)
- May 4th3-0 lossatMotherwell(90 mins, rating 6.89)
Next fixture
Bert Esselink and Dundee United are next in action on November 7th against Celtic in the Premiership. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dundee United vs Celtic match preview.
Teammates at Dundee United
Bert Esselink currently plays alongside Abdoulaye Yoro, Zachary Sapsford, Jesse Randall, Idjessi Metsoko, Zidane Iqbal, Joshua Rawlins, Mehdi Merghem, Neil Farrugia, Daniel Bennie, Lyall Cameron, Ross Graham, Dario Naamo, Will Ferry, Lachlan Rose, Dylan Tait, Michael Forbes, Jack Walton, Panutche Camara, Bert Esselink, Emmanuel Agyei, J. Amissah and Iurie Iovu at Dundee United.