Introduction
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.
PAEEK
On 15 July 2020, it was officially announced that Esselink signed for PAEEK until June 2021.
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.
APOEL
On 9 January 2022, it was officially announced that Esselink signed for APOEL until 2024 after his release clause was exercised.
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 deal with Polish Ekstraklasa side Stal Mielec.
Career statistics
- As of 30 September 2023
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | 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 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 93 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 12 | ||
Honours
PAEEK
- Cypriot Second Division: 2020–21