B. Esselink — season analysis
Bert Johan Esselink (Netherlands) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Dundee Utd (Premiership) defensive core in 2025/26.
Over 21 appearances he has been directly involved in 1 goal: 1 scored, 0 set up. That comes across 1,631 minutes on the pitch, or 0.06 goals per 90 minutes and 0.06 goal involvements per 90. He has started 19 of those matches.
He has attempted 9 shots (22% finding the frame) and converts 11% of them. He creates chances too, with 4 key passes and 78% passing accuracy. Off the ball he has made 26 tackles and 32 interceptions, winning 56% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 4 yellow. Put together, his season yields an IIG of 2.7, the league-weighted impact score explained on our about page.
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