Who should replace Joël Veltman?
RB/CBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoël Veltman's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Joël Veltman, the best-fitting right backs are Philipp Sander, Cristian Romero, Ethan Ampadu. Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Philipp Sander at about €4.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Joël Veltman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €42m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €28m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Kenny Tetesimilar↗ | Fulham | 31 | €8.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Giorgio Scalvinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €37m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €5.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Trai Humesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €20m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joël Veltman · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joël Veltman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Joël Veltman, at 92/100 on profile. Cristian Romero and Ethan Ampadu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joël Veltman?
Yes — Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar right back role at roughly €4.2m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joël Veltman?
Doppel learns Joël Veltman's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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