Bart Verbruggen

Goalkeeper #1
Age 24 years
Nationality Netherlands

Career

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2023 Brighton from Anderlecht
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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
Goalkeeper
Brighton's proactive Bronze Engine

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

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 59%
Weight 0%
Experience 14%

vs Premier League

Height 89%
Weight 9%
Experience 33%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Shot-Stopping: 59 - Reflexes and positioning - saves made and save percentage Distribution: 67 - Passing accuracy and ability to start attacks from the back Command: 80 - Organizing the defense - clean sheets and goals conceded rate Sweeping: 0 - Reading the game - coming off the line to sweep up danger Claiming: 35 - Dominance in the box - winning aerial duels and 1v1 situations
Shot-Stopping
Distribution
Command
Sweeping
Claiming
Shot-Stopping 59
Distribution 67
Command 80
Sweeping 0
Claiming 35
Key Strength 80 Command
Area to Watch 0 Sweeping

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 10, 2026 Sunderland 0-2 Brighton Premier League 90' 6.7 0 0 62 Stadium of Light
Sep 19, 2026 Brighton 3-0 Arsenal Premier League 90' 6.7 0 0 52 Amex Stadium
Sep 13, 2026 Coventry 0-5 Brighton Premier League 90' 9.0 0 0 55 Coventry Building Society Arena
Sep 05, 2026 Brighton 1-1 Leeds Premier League 90' 6.7 0 0 40 American Express Stadium
Aug 30, 2026 Chelsea 4-3 Brighton Premier League 94' 4.9 0 0 90 Stamford Bridge
Aug 23, 2026 Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa Premier League 94' 6.9 0 0 70 American Express Stadium
Jun 30, 2026 Netherlands 1-1 Morocco World Cup 120' 8.3 0 0 83 Estadio BBVA
Jun 25, 2026 Tunisia 1-3 Netherlands World Cup 45' 7.1 0 0 67 Arrowhead Stadium
Jun 20, 2026 Netherlands 5-1 Sweden World Cup 94' 7.9 0 0 88 NRG Stadium
Jun 14, 2026 Netherlands 2-2 Japan World Cup 94' 6.0 0 0 92 AT&T Stadium
May 24, 2026 Brighton 0-3 Manchester United Premier League 93' 6.2 0 0 48 Amex Stadium
May 17, 2026 Leeds 1-0 Brighton Premier League 99' 6.2 0 0 49 Elland Road
May 09, 2026 Brighton 3-0 Wolves Premier League 94' 6.9 0 0 53 Amex Stadium
May 02, 2026 Newcastle 3-1 Brighton Premier League 96' 7.2 0 0 68 St. James' Park
Apr 21, 2026 Brighton 3-0 Chelsea Premier League 94' 7.0 0 0 59 Amex Stadium
Apr 18, 2026 Tottenham 2-2 Brighton Premier League 96' 6.2 0 0 100 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Burnley 0-2 Brighton Premier League 95' 7.9 0 0 67 Turf Moor
Mar 21, 2026 Brighton 2-1 Liverpool Premier League 95' 7.6 0 0 74 Amex Stadium
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

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