Joel Veltman
34-Year-Old
West Ham United
The Championship
Signs with West Ham
Veltman has signed a contract with West Ham United, according to the club.
ANALYSIS
Veltman has made over 450 appearances at the highest level across Ajax and Brighton, including more than 50 in European competitions and 165 in the Premier League, and captained both clubs during his time there. The 34 year old Dutch defender has earned 28 caps for the Netherlands, helping the country reach the 2014 World Cup semifinals and featuring at Euro 2020, and won three Eredivisie titles along with reaching a Europa League final with Ajax before six seasons at Brighton, now bringing that leadership and experience to West Ham.
Veltman has made over 450 appearances at the highest level across Ajax and Brighton, including more than 50 in European competitions and 165 in the Premier League, and captained both clubs during his time there. The 34 year old Dutch defender has earned 28 caps for the Netherlands, helping the country reach the 2014 World Cup semifinals and featuring at Euro 2020, and won three Eredivisie titles along with reaching a Europa League final with Ajax before six seasons at Brighton, now bringing that leadership and experience to West Ham.
Soccer Season Stats
Season Stats
Per 90
Per Game
Soccer Season Stats
Loading Per Game Stats...
2025 Soccer Game Log
Current Season
Previous Season
2025 Soccer Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Set Pieces / Depth Chart
West Ham United 2025 Set Piece Crosses and Shots# of Team
Loading Weekly Set Pieces...
More Fantasy News
Departs Brighton as free agent
Veltman will leave Brighton as a free agent following the expiration of his contract, bringing to an end a six-year stint at the club, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Spotted training with knee strap
Veltman was spotted training with a knee strap this week, the club posted.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Starting for FA Cup
Veltman (undisclosed) started and played 77 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win over Manchester United.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Back available after minor issue
Veltman (undisclosed) missed the game against Manchester City due to a minor issue but is back available moving forward, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press conference, according to Andrew James from We Are Brighton.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Sidelined against City
Veltman is absent from Wednesday's clash against Manchester City due to a slight injury, Sam Morton of Sussex World reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Ajax ready to make move?
Ajax want to sign Veltman as a free agent in the summer, according to The Mirror.
ANALYSIS
There hasn't been a lot of progress regarding a contract extension for Veltman, and he's likely to leave Brighton once his current contract expires. Ajax are keeping close tabs on the situation and are ready to make a move for the 33-year-old in the coming months.
There hasn't been a lot of progress regarding a contract extension for Veltman, and he's likely to leave Brighton once his current contract expires. Ajax are keeping close tabs on the situation and are ready to make a move for the 33-year-old in the coming months.