Players like Joël Veltman
RB/CBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoël Veltman's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joël Veltman are Philipp Sander, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Terry Devlin. Doppel rates Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anouar El Azzouzi scores 85/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Joël Veltman is a reliable and durable defensive stalwart, excelling as a right-back and centre-back. His elite duel-winning ability and impressive tackling and interception stats highlight his defensive prowess, while his accuracy in final-third passing demonstrates his capability in build-up play. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, making him a less consistent option.
Strengths: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 31 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joël Veltman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €5.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joël Veltman
≈ 100% Joël Veltman · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joël Veltman · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Joël Veltman · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joël Veltman?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Joël Veltman, with a 87/100 overall match. Takehiro Tomiyasu and Terry Devlin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joël Veltman?
Yes. Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joël Veltman?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joël Veltman's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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