Mitchel Bergkamp
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mitchel Dennis Bergkamp | ||
| Date of birth | 10 September 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Netherlands | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Welling United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Almere City | |||
| 2021 | Watford | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2020 | Jong Almere City | 48 | (7) |
| 2021 | Watford | 0 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Bromley | 10 | (1) |
| 2024– | Welling United | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:05, 10 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Mitchel Dennis Bergkamp (born 10 September 1998) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League South club Welling United.
Career
[edit]Bergkamp started his career with Dutch fourth tier side Jong Almere City, helping them earn promotion to the Dutch third tier.[1][2] In 2020, he trialed for the youth academy of Arsenal in the English Premier League.[3][4][5]
Before the second half of 2020–21, Bergkamp joined the youth academy of English second tier club Watford.[6][7][8] In January 2023, he signed for Bromley in England.[9][10][11]
On 31 May 2024, it was confirmed that Bergkamp would leave Bromley following the expiration of his contract.[12] In October 2024, he joined National League South side Welling United.[13]
Personal life
[edit]He is the son of Netherlands international Dennis Bergkamp.[14][15][16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Who is Mitchel Bergkamp? Things to know about Dennis' son". 90min.com. February 2021.
- ^ "Can Watford's new signing Mitchel Bergkamp emulate father Dennis?". m.allfootballapp.com.
- ^ "YOUNGSTER ADMITTED ARSENAL DREAM 2 YEARS AGO, NOW GUNNERS COULD REPORTEDLY OFFER DEAL". hitc.com. 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Romeo Beckham to Daniel Maldini: Nepo babies trying to follow in famous footsteps". thetimes.co.uk (Archived).
- ^ "Sons of 5 famous footballers hoping to make it big". sportskeeda.com.
- ^ "Bergkamp en Pochettino tekenen contract bij Watford: 'Ik hoop op een kans in het eerste elftal'". bndestem.nl.
- ^ "Why Dennis Bergkamp, Mauricio Pochettino and Dennis Wise will all have one eye on Watford U23s". football.london. 9 March 2021.
- ^ "Mitchel Bergkamp – son of Arsenal legend Dennis – scores for Watford Under-23s in squad also containing kids of Chelsea and Tottenham legends!". talksport.com. 8 April 2021.
- ^ "Bromley Bag Bergkamp". 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Bergkamp at Bromley – 'He carries the weight of his father's name, but he is quality'". theathletic.com (Archived).
- ^ "Bromley's deal for Mitchel Bergkamp – the son of Arsenal great Dennis – is not a publicity stunt". londonnewsonline.co.uk. 18 January 2023.
- ^ "BROMLEY FC RELEASED AND RETAINED LIST 2024/25". bromleyfc.co.uk. 31 May 2024.
- ^ @wellingunited (2 October 2024). "✍️ Welling United are delighted to confirm the arrival of Mitchel Bergkamp. Welcome to the Wings, Mitch! 🤝 #WeAreWings🪽" (Tweet). Retrieved 3 October 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Dennis Bergkamp exclusive: 'It's special having a son who can also play football'". theathletic.com (Archived).
- ^ "Almere City maakt zich op voor de eredivisie, met steun van Ali B". nos.nl. 10 May 2019.
- ^ "Dennis Bergkamp doet nu vrijwilligerswerk bij Jong Almere City: 'Dit kwam op mijn pad, het voelde goed". volkskasnt.nl. 26 March 2019.
External links
[edit]- Mitchel Bergkamp at Soccerway
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