Bart Verbruggen

Goalkeeper #1
Age 23 years
Nationality Netherlands

Career

B
2023 Brighton from Anderlecht
A
2020 Anderlecht from NAC Breda

Bart Verbruggen has established himself as Brighton's Bronze Engine, a rare designation for a goalkeeper that speaks to his relentless, proactive nature on the pitch. Having secured a full_season reliability rating with 2160 minutes of action, he has become a foundational piece of the squad's defensive identity. Despite the high pressure of top-flight football, he continues to build a significant body of work, proving himself as a reliable pillar for a team that demands constant involvement from its last line of defense.

The data highlights Verbruggen as a high-functioning SWEEPER KEEPER, a role he has mastered with a silver-tier distinction. Across 24 appearances, his influence on the match rhythm is evident through a 77.8% passing accuracy and an impressive 39 passes per 90 minutes. He is currently on an upward trajectory, with a Form rating of 65 outpacing his season average, suggesting he is hitting top form at a crucial juncture. His Workrate dimension of 68 reflects a level of Intensity that allows him to snuff out danger before it develops into a shot on target. With 3 clean sheets to his name, his contribution goes beyond simple shot-stopping, acting as a secondary playmaker who facilitates the team's transition from defense to attack while maintaining his Balance under pressure.

Player Rating

Bart Verbruggen
65
Rating
65
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 57
🎯 Clutch 76
🎨 Style 70
📊 Ability 68
Goalkeeper

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Bart Verbruggen is a exceptional SWEEPER KEEPER for Brighton. Evidence: 41 Passes/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (76/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Light And Agile, Young Talent.

Bart Verbruggen Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Goalkeepers

Height 63%
Weight 0%
Experience 13%

vs Premier League

Height 89%
Weight 9%
Experience 32%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Shot-Stopping: 51 - Reflexes and positioning - saves made and save percentage Distribution: 36 - Passing accuracy and ability to start attacks from the back Command: 50 - Organizing the defense - clean sheets and goals conceded rate Sweeping: 76 - Reading the game - coming off the line to sweep up danger Claiming: 20 - Dominance in the box - winning aerial duels and 1v1 situations
Shot-Stopping
Distribution
Command
Sweeping
Claiming
Shot-Stopping 51
Distribution 36
Command 50
Sweeping 76
Claiming 20
Key Strength 76 Sweeping
Area to Watch 20 Claiming

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Bart Verbruggen this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 14, 2026 Sunderland 0-1 Brighton Premier League 97' 7.5 0 0 28 Stadium of Light
Mar 04, 2026 Brighton 0-1 Arsenal Premier League 94' 5.6 0 0 24 Amex Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 97' 6.6 0 0 49 Amex Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Brentford 0-2 Brighton Premier League 91' 7.0 0 0 31 Brentford Community Stadium
Feb 11, 2026 Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton Premier League 94' 7.0 0 0 33 Villa Park
Feb 08, 2026 Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace Premier League 96' 6.9 - - 26 Amex Stadium
Feb 08, 2026 Nice 0-0 Monaco Ligue 1 90' 6.9 0 0 18 Allianz Riviera
Jan 31, 2026 Brighton 1-1 Everton Premier League 97' 6.9 0 0 53 Amex Stadium
Jan 24, 2026 Fulham 2-1 Brighton Premier League 96' 5.6 0 0 76 Craven Cottage
Jan 19, 2026 Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth Premier League 98' 6.5 - - 60 Amex Stadium
Jan 19, 2026 Elche 2-2 Sevilla La Liga 101' 6.5 0 0 90 Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Jan 07, 2026 Manchester City 1-1 Brighton Premier League 90' 7.3 0 0 73 Etihad Stadium
Jan 03, 2026 Brighton 2-0 Burnley Premier League 91' 7.2 0 0 24 Amex Stadium
Dec 30, 2025 West Ham 2-2 Brighton Premier League 93' 7.0 0 0 90 London Stadium
Dec 27, 2025 Arsenal 2-1 Brighton Premier League 90' 6.9 0 0 63 Emirates Stadium