Active in Premier League
Career
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◀ 2020 Brighton from Ajax
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Joël Ivo Veltman's season performance cards
Gold
WALL
3.4 Tackles/90
3.4 Tackles/90
72% Duel Win %
13 Clean Sheets
Gold
INTERCEPTOR
2 Interceptions/90
2 Interceptions/90
3.4 Tackles/90
16 Tackles + Interceptions
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Joël Ivo Veltman is a exceptional WALL for Brighton. Evidence: 3.4 Tackles/90.
Also shows: exceptional INTERCEPTOR (2.0 Interceptions/90)
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Defense (81/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Physical profile: Veteran Experience.
Joël Ivo Veltman Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 38%
Weight 35%
Experience 95%
vs Premier League
Height 52%
Weight 45%
Experience 95%
Traits
VETERAN DECORATED CHAMPION
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 44
Shooting 76
Defense 81
Workrate 62
Passing 25
Key Strength 81 Defense
Area to Watch 25 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Joël Ivo Veltman this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Sunderland 0-1 Brighton | 3' | - | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Brighton 0-1 Arsenal | 17' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest | 26' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Brentford 0-2 Brighton | 26' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Aston Villa 1-0 Brighton | 94' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace | ' | - | - | - | 26 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Nice 0-0 Monaco | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Brighton 1-1 Everton | 27' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Fulham 2-1 Brighton | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth | 98' | 6.7 | - | - | 60 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Elche 2-2 Sevilla | 101' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| Jan 03, 2026 | Brighton 2-0 Burnley | 91' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | West Ham 2-2 Brighton | 93' | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Arsenal 2-1 Brighton | 0' | - | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Brighton 0-0 Sunderland | 48' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Brighton vs Liverpool | 73 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Burnley vs Brighton | 45 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Tottenham vs Brighton | 47 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Brighton vs Chelsea | 74 |
| May 02, 2026 | Newcastle vs Brighton | 42 |
| May 09, 2026 | Brighton vs Wolves | 43 |
| May 17, 2026 | Leeds vs Brighton | 45 |
| May 24, 2026 | Brighton vs Manchester United | 44 |
Joel Veltman is Brighton & Hove Albion's Gold Wall. A condecorated professional with ten major career trophies from his time in the Netherlands, including multiple Eredivisie titles, he brings a champion's mentality to the Premier League. Having established himself as a fixture in the side over several seasons, he remains a picture of defensive discipline and tactical intelligence.
Operating with a hybrid wall/engine profile, Veltman has clocked 719 minutes across 13 appearances this term. His defensive metrics remain elite, anchored by a Defense score of 81 and a remarkable 3.4 tackles per 90 minutes. While his current form rating of 64 suggests room for growth, he is on an upward trajectory after finding the net in his last five outings. His gold Interceptor badge proves a masterful reading of the game, allowing him to break up play before danger develops. An Intensity rating of 90 further reflects his tireless work rate and positioning, ensuring he remains one of the most dependable full-backs in the division. As an established presence, his consistency provides the vital platform for his team's attacking fluidity.