Bert Johan Esselink (born 16 August 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ekstraklasa club Stal Mielec.
Club career
Early career
Born in 's-Heerenberg, Esselink started his career in the youth academy of Dutch club De Graafschap, before joining his first senior club PAEEK in 2020.[1]
PAEEK
On 15 July 2020, it was officially announced that Esselink signed for PAEEK until June 2021.[2]
He made his professional debut on 12 September 2020 in a Cypriot Second Division game against Achyronas Liopetriou.
On 27 June 2021, PAEEK announced the renewal of Esselink's contract until 31 May 2022.[3]
APOEL
On 9 January 2022, it was officially announced that Esselink signed for APOEL until 2024 after his release clause was exercised.[4]
Loan to Olympiakos Nicosia
On 26 August 2022, he was loaned for a year to Olympiakos Nicosia.
Stal Mielec
On 3 July 2023, Esselink signed a one-year contract with Polish Ekstraklasa side Stal Mielec.[5] On 9 April 2024, his deal was extended for another season after meeting the requirements listed in his contract.[6]
Career statistics
- As of 4 June 2024
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| PAEEK | 2020–21 | Cypriot Second Division | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 3 | ||
| 2021–22 | Cypriot First Division | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 2 | |||
| Total | 46 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 47 | 5 | ||||
| APOEL | 2021–22 | Cypriot First Division | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 14 | 1 | ||
| Olympiakos Nicosia (loan) | 2022–23 | Cypriot First Division | 29 | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | — | 33 | 4 | ||
| Stal Mielec | 2023–24 | Ekstraklasa | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 28 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 112 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 12 | ||
- ^ Includes Cypriot Cup, Polish Cup
Honours
PAEEK
- Cypriot Second Division: 2020–21
References
- ^ "'Ik werd weggestuurd bij Jong De Graafschap en speel nu bij zo'n grote club'". voetbalzone.nl.
- ^ "Υπέγραψε ο Bert Esselink (Video) | News".
- ^ "Ανανέωση συμβολάιου με Bert Esselink".
- ^ "Συμφωνία μετεγγραφής με ΠΑΕΕΚ για Bert Esselink".
- ^ "Bert Esselink a member of PGE FKS Stala Mielec" (in Polish). Stal Mielec. 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Kontrakt Berta Esselinka przedłużony na kolejny sezon" (in Polish). asd. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
External links
- Bert Esselink at Soccerway