Joël Veltman
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Brighton.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1073 | 6.84 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 6.7 |
 League Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 143 | 7 |
Scout report
J. Veltman is a 34-year-old central defender at Brighton, enjoying a standout season — 1 goals and 0 assists in 24 appearances, a Season grade of 19, top 67% of Premier League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 18.7, ranking 374th of 380 in the Premier League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member (31.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.61 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Veltman.
Judged on this season alone, Veltman graded 19 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 49th of 73 of the 73 centre-backs in the Premier League, on 3 clean sheets and 4.613 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 22 → 19). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 19, 71st of 73 of the 73 centre-backs in the Premier League. At 34 Veltman is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 11.2 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2021/22 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Brighton finished 8th of 20 · a mid-table side
4.61 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 3 clean sheets across 24 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 4.61 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 96.3/100).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 31.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 34, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 18.7, Veltman carries the 71st-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Premier League of 73. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.61 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.
Shooting
Passing
Possession
Defending
Yellow/red cards
Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
