Mitchel Bergkamp

Mitchel Bergkamp
Personal information
Full name Mitchel Dennis Bergkamp
Date of birth (1998-09-10) 10 September 1998 (age 28)
Place of birth Netherlands
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Walton & Hersham
Number 20
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 3 (0)
2026– Walton & Hersham 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 09:44, 7 October 2026 (UTC)

Mitchel Dennis Bergkamp (born 10 September 1998) is a Dutch footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League South club Walton & Hersham.

Career

Bergkamp started his career with Dutch fourth tier side Jong Almere City, helping them earn promotion to the Dutch third tier. In 2020, he trialed for the youth academy of Arsenal in the English Premier League.

Before the second half of 2020–21, Bergkamp joined the youth academy of English second-tier club Watford. In January 2023, he signed for Bromley in England.

On 31 May 2024, it was confirmed that Bergkamp would leave Bromley following the expiration of his contract. In October 2024, he joined National League South side Welling United. He departed the club in December 2024.

On 15 August 2026, Bergkamp joined National League South club Walton & Hersham.

Personal life

He is the son of Netherlands international Dennis Bergkamp.

References

  1. ↑ "Who is Mitchel Bergkamp? Things to know about Dennis' son". 90min.com. February 2021.
  2. ↑ "Can Watford's new signing Mitchel Bergkamp emulate father Dennis?". m.allfootballapp.com.
  3. ↑ "YOUNGSTER ADMITTED ARSENAL DREAM 2 YEARS AGO, NOW GUNNERS COULD REPORTEDLY OFFER DEAL". hitc.com. 23 October 2020.
  4. ↑ "Romeo Beckham to Daniel Maldini: Nepo babies trying to follow in famous footsteps". thetimes.co.uk (Archived).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ↑ "Sons of 5 famous footballers hoping to make it big". sportskeeda.com.
  6. ↑ "Bergkamp en Pochettino tekenen contract bij Watford: 'Ik hoop op een kans in het eerste elftal'". bndestem.nl.
  7. ↑ "Why Dennis Bergkamp, Mauricio Pochettino and Dennis Wise will all have one eye on Watford U23s". football.london. 9 March 2021.
  8. ↑ "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.
  9. ↑ "Bromley Bag Bergkamp". 13 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "Bergkamp at Bromley – 'He carries the weight of his father's name, but he is quality'". theathletic.com (Archived).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  11. ↑ "Bromley's deal for Mitchel Bergkamp – the son of Arsenal great Dennis – is not a publicity stunt". londonnewsonline.co.uk. 18 January 2023. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023.
  12. ↑ "BROMLEY FC RELEASED AND RETAINED LIST 2024/25". bromleyfc.co.uk. 31 May 2024.
  13. ↑ @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 X (formerly Twitter).
  14. ↑ "Squad update". wellingunited.com. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  15. ↑ "Walton & Hersham FC on X". x.com. 15 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  16. ↑ "Dennis Bergkamp exclusive: 'It's special having a son who can also play football'". theathletic.com (Archived).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  17. ↑ "Almere City maakt zich op voor de eredivisie, met steun van Ali B". nos.nl. 10 May 2019.
  18. ↑ "Dennis Bergkamp doet nu vrijwilligerswerk bij Jong Almere City: 'Dit kwam op mijn pad, het voelde goed". volkskasnt.nl. 26 March 2019.