
Joël Veltman
Brighton Hove Albion/D/
Player Info
Joël Veltman is an experienced and versatile Dutch defender, providing reliable quality for Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. At 34 years old, born on January 15, 1992, Veltman is a seasoned professional with a trophy-laden history from his time at Ajax. Primarily a right-back, he is equally adept in central defense, bringing tactical intelligence, composure in possession, and excellent one-on-one defending skills. With a market value of €2.5 million, he remains an important squad player for a top-flight club, valued for his consistency and big-game experience. His honors include multiple Eredivisie titles and a deep run in the UEFA Champions League. Veltman's game is not about flashy highlights but about near-flawless execution of defensive fundamentals, making him a manager's dream and a crucial part of Brighton's successful structure under Roberto De Zerbi.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2020/07/28
1000000€
Transfer
2012/06/30
Signed
2011/06/30
Signed
2010/06/30
Signed
2009/06/30
Signed
2008/06/30
Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
17
Games Started
8
Minutes Per Game
841
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
3
Accurate Passes Per Game
265
Key Passes Per Game
4
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
15
Accurate Crosses Per Game
2
Success Dribbles Per Game
2
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
28
Interceptions Per Game
17
Clearances Per Game
38
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
4
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
8
Be Fouled Per Game
19





