Jesper Verlaat (born 4 June 1996) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for 3.

Having come through the youth ranks of Werder Bremen, he began his professional career with the club's reserves.

Verlaat, who can be mobilised both in midfield and in central defence, began his career at FC Oberneuland before moving to the youth academy of Admira Wacker in 2003.

[1] On 13 March 2015, Verlaat made his debut for Werder Bremen's reserves, coming on as a substitute for Onur Capin just before the end against TSV Havelse.

Liga debut on 1 November 2015 as a substitute in the 29th minute in the 3–2 home win against Chemnitzer FC.