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, Thomas Meunier scores 83/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Joël Veltman is a resilient, defensive-minded right-back who excels in duels and tackles, making him a formidable presence in one-on-one situations. Despite being in the bottom half of his positional peers overall, his strong ability to win duels and deliver accurate passes in the final third showcases his value in both defense and transition play. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed significant time over the past three seasons.
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↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €5.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 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↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Thomas Meuniersimilar↗ | Sunderland | 35 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €8.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 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: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /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 closest look-alike to Joël Veltman?
Statistically, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Joël Veltman — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Thomas Meunier (Sunderland) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.4m.
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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