Mitchel Bergkamp Explained

Mitchel Bergkamp
Fullname:Mitchel Dennis Bergkamp
Birth Date:10 September 1998
Birth Place:Netherlands
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Almere City
Youthyears2:2021
Youthclubs2:Watford
Years1:2017–2020
Clubs1:Jong Almere City
Caps1:48
Goals1:7
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Watford
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Bromley
Caps3:10
Goals3:1
Club-Update:17:10, 27 June 2024 (UTC)

Mitchel Dennis Bergkamp (born 10 September 1998) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a midfielder and is currently a free agent.

Career

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]

Personal life

He is the son of Netherlands international Dennis Bergkamp.[13] [14] [15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Who is Mitchel Bergkamp? Things to know about Dennis' son. February 2021 . 90min.com.
  2. Web site: Can Watford's new signing Mitchel Bergkamp emulate father Dennis?. m.allfootballapp.com.
  3. Web site: YOUNGSTER ADMITTED ARSENAL DREAM 2 YEARS AGO, NOW GUNNERS COULD REPORTEDLY OFFER DEAL. 23 October 2020 . hitc.com.
  4. Web site: Romeo Beckham to Daniel Maldini: Nepo babies trying to follow in famous footsteps. thetimes.co.uk (Archived).
  5. Web site: Sons of 5 famous footballers hoping to make it big. sportskeeda.com.
  6. Web site: Bergkamp en Pochettino tekenen contract bij Watford: 'Ik hoop op een kans in het eerste elftal'. bndestem.nl.
  7. Web site: Why Dennis Bergkamp, Mauricio Pochettino and Dennis Wise will all have one eye on Watford U23s. 9 March 2021 . football.london.
  8. Web site: Mitchel Bergkamp – son of Arsenal legend Dennis – scores for Watford Under-23s in squad also containing kids of Chelsea and Tottenham legends!. 8 April 2021 . talksport.com.
  9. Web site: Bromley Bag Bergkamp. 13 January 2023.
  10. Web site: Bergkamp at Bromley – ‘He carries the weight of his father’s name, but he is quality’. theathletic.com (Archived).
  11. Web site: Bromley's deal for Mitchel Bergkamp – the son of Arsenal great Dennis – is not a publicity stunt. 18 January 2023 . londonnewsonline.co.uk.
  12. Web site: BROMLEY FC RELEASED AND RETAINED LIST 2024/25. 31 May 2024 . bromleyfc.co.uk.
  13. Web site: Dennis Bergkamp exclusive: 'It's special having a son who can also play football'. theathletic.com (Archived).
  14. Web site: Almere City maakt zich op voor de eredivisie, met steun van Ali B. 10 May 2019 . nos.nl.
  15. Web site: Dennis Bergkamp doet nu vrijwilligerswerk bij Jong Almere City: 'Dit kwam op mijn pad, het voelde goed. 26 March 2019 . volkskasnt.nl.