Mats Wieffer

Defender #27
Age 26 years
Nationality Netherlands

Career

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2024 Brighton from Feyenoord
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2022 Feyenoord from Excelsior

Mats Wieffer is a Silver Creator proving his worth in the high-octane environment of the English top flight. A proven winner with four major honours to his name—including two Eredivisie titles and two KNVB Beker trophies from his time in the Netherlands—the Dutch international has quickly established himself as a reliable tactical pivot. He arrived with a reputation for technical security and has spent the season building a body of work that reinforces his status as a midfield general capable of dictating the flow of play while offering a substantial physical presence.

Operating with a Silver ENFORCER badge, Wieffer’s defensive contributions are as vital as his distribution. Averaging 3.6 tackles per 90 minutes, he provides a sturdy screen that allows his more attacking teammates to take risks. With 16 appearances and 1,188 minutes under his belt, his Intensity rating of 92 highlights a player who never stops covering ground, a specialist trait that defines his role as the team's motor. This tireless engine room presence is exactly why he is viewed as an established figure in the starting eleven, maintaining a consistent level of performance regardless of the opposition.

His steady form trend confirms his reliability, having recently contributed an assist to help his side through a demanding schedule. By combining a high volume of defensive actions with the patience of a natural playmaker, Wieffer ensures his team maintains their Balance during transitions. He remains a model of consistency, using his physical stature and game intelligence to shut down threats before they develop, all while serving as the primary link between the back four and the final third during every match.

Player Rating

Mats Wieffer
38
Rating
27
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 51
🎯 Clutch 36
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 49
Defender

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.

Mats Wieffer is a above average ENFORCER for Brighton. Evidence: 3.6 Tackles/90.

Player DNA

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

A specialist who excels in Workrate (86/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Mats Wieffer Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 61%
Weight 52%
Experience 54%

vs Premier League

Height 70%
Weight 61%
Experience 55%

Traits

CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 46 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 14 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 44 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 86 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 69 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 46
Shooting 14
Defense 44
Workrate 86
Passing 69
Key Strength 86 Workrate
Area to Watch 14 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Mats Wieffer this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 21, 2026 Brighton 2-1 Liverpool Premier League 95' 6.3 - - 74 Amex Stadium
Mar 14, 2026 Sunderland 0-1 Brighton Premier League 97' 6.9 0 0 28 Stadium of Light
Mar 04, 2026 Brighton 0-1 Arsenal Premier League 77' 7.3 0 0 24 Amex Stadium
Mar 01, 2026 Brighton 2-1 Nottingham Forest Premier League 71' 6.7 0 0 49 Amex Stadium
Feb 21, 2026 Brentford 0-2 Brighton Premier League 65' 6.3 0 0 31 Brentford Community Stadium
Dec 27, 2025 Arsenal 2-1 Brighton Premier League 45' 6.7 0 0 63 Emirates Stadium
Dec 20, 2025 Brighton 0-0 Sunderland Premier League 45' 6.3 0 0 26 Amex Stadium
Dec 13, 2025 Liverpool 2-0 Brighton Premier League 100' 6.2 0 0 39 Anfield
Dec 07, 2025 Brighton 1-1 West Ham Premier League 90' 6.2 0 0 52 Amex Stadium
Dec 03, 2025 Brighton 3-4 Aston Villa Premier League 96' 6.5 0 1 100 Amex Stadium
Nov 30, 2025 Nottingham Forest 0-2 Brighton Premier League 98' 7.2 0 0 38 City Ground
Nov 22, 2025 Brighton 2-1 Brentford Premier League 98' 6.7 0 0 71 Amex Stadium
Nov 09, 2025 Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton Premier League 90' 6.6 0 0 26 Selhurst Park
Nov 01, 2025 Brighton 3-0 Leeds Premier League 90' 7.9 0 1 32 Amex Stadium
Oct 25, 2025 Manchester United 4-2 Brighton Premier League 87' 6.3 0 0 88 Old Trafford