Brighton 
Premier League 
May 17
Premier LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Joël Ivo Veltman
33 years old
Position
Defender
Height
184 cm
Weight
75 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
15 Jan 1992 - Netherlands
Birth City
Velsen
Ranking
8th
— Premier League
Statistics of J. Veltman — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
24
Starts
9
Minutes played
1073
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
5
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
31
Interceptions
18
Fouls committed
10
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
442 - 81%
Duels won %
67% (75/112)
📊 General
Appearances
28
Starts
13
Minutes played
1383
Goals
1
Average rating
6.85/10
Cards
5
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
36
Interceptions
22
Fouls committed
16
Key passes
10
Passes - accuracy
580 - 10%
Duels won %
63% (88/139)
Standings Premier League 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arsenal | 38 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 71 | 27 | +44 | 85 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Manchester City | 38 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 77 | 35 | +42 | 78 | LDWWD |
| 3 |  Manchester United | 38 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 69 | 50 | +19 | 71 | WWDWW |
| 4 |  Aston Villa | 38 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 56 | 49 | +7 | 65 | WWDLL |
| 5 |  Liverpool | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 63 | 53 | +10 | 60 | DLDLW |
| 6 |  Bournemouth | 38 | 13 | 18 | 7 | 58 | 54 | +4 | 57 | DDWWD |
| 7 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 48 | -6 | 54 | WWDDL |
| 8 |  Brighton | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 52 | 46 | +6 | 53 | LLWLW |
| 9 |  Brentford | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 55 | 52 | +3 | 53 | DDLWL |
| 10 |  Chelsea | 38 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 52 | +6 | 52 | LWDLL |
| 11 |  Fulham | 38 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 47 | 51 | -4 | 52 | WDLLW |
| 12 |  Newcastle | 38 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 53 | 55 | -2 | 49 | LWDWL |
| 13 |  Everton | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 49 | LLDDL |
| 14 |  Leeds | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 49 | 56 | -7 | 47 | LWDWD |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 38 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 45 | LDLDL |
| 16 |  Nottingham Forest | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 44 | DLDWW |
| 17 |  Tottenham | 38 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 48 | 57 | -9 | 41 | WLDWW |
| 18 |  West Ham | 38 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 46 | 65 | -19 | 39 | WLLLW |
| 19 |  Burnley | 38 | 4 | 10 | 24 | 38 | 75 | -37 | 22 | DLDLL |
| 20 |  Wolves | 38 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 27 | 68 | -41 | 20 | DDLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Brighton
Career of J. Veltman since 2018
2025/2026
Brighton
Brighton28Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025Brighton
Brighton28Apps
-Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Brighton
Brighton32Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Brighton
Brighton38Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Brighton
Brighton37Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Brighton
Brighton34Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020
Ajax
Ajax29Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Ajax
Ajax14Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Brighton
Brighton24Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Brighton
Brighton24Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Brighton
Brighton29Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Brighton
Brighton33Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Brighton
Brighton34Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Brighton
Brighton28Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Ajax
Ajax19Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Ajax
Ajax9Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2020
Ajax
→
Brighton
€ 1M
Ajax
Brighton
HONOURS
Super Cup
Netherlands
2019
Winner
Florida Cup
World
2019
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2018/2019
Winner
KNVB Beker
Netherlands
2018/2019
Winner
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2017/2018
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2016/2017
2nd Place
UEFA Europa League
Europe
2016/2017
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2015/2016
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2014/2015
2nd Place
Super Cup
Netherlands
2014
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2013/2014
Winner
KNVB Beker
Netherlands
2013/2014
2nd Place
Super Cup
Netherlands
2013
Winner
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2012/2013
Winner
Super Cup
Netherlands
2012
2nd Place
Eredivisie
Netherlands
2011/2012
Winner
LAST MATCHES
May 09
Premier LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
May 02
Premier LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-1
Apr 21
Premier LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
Apr 11
Premier LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-2
BIOGRAPHY
Playing for Brighton in the Premier League, J. Veltman continues to build on a solid professional career. A native of Velsen in Netherlands, he converted his natural talent into a professional career through hard work and dedication. His 184 cm, 75 kg build makes him a powerful defender capable of holding his own in any physical contest. A committed and robust defender, he puts his body on the line in duels to protect his goal. His arrival at Brighton in 2020 for € 1M was a statement of intent from a club with serious ambitions. Titles such as KNVB Beker, Eredivisie, Super Cup feature in a career CV that speaks to a player who rises to the biggest occasions. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of Brighton's group. A player of character and quality, he stands out as one of the most compelling profiles in the Premier League this season.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May |
Leeds
|
1-0 | 65 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 3/8 |
| 09 May |
Wolves
|
3-0 | 32 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 |
| 02 May |
Newcastle
|
3-1 | 63 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 2/3 |
| 21 Apr |
Chelsea
|
3-0 | 45 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 2/2 |
| 11 Apr |
Burnley
|
0-2 | 9 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 |