Bart Verbruggen
23-Year-Old
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier
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Verbruggen was passable in his first season as the full-time Brighton starter. He kept seven clean sheets and allowed 58 goals behind a defensive unit that frequently changed shape due to injuries. He started all but two Premier League matches, both of which came early in the season when injured, and is the undisputed No. 1 goalkeeper for manager Fabian Hurzeler. Verbruggen will hope for double-digit clean sheets in 2025/26, something that should be attainable given a second year under Hurzeler and what expects to be a deeper, healthier Brighton squad.
Starting against Japan
Verbruggen (hip) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Japan.
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Verbruggen was back in training this week, so it is no surprise to see the goalie starting in net Sunday. This is a major return for the club as they gain back a major part of their defense, although they do have some quality keepers behind him. He will look to have a solid game in net in a match that could decide the Group F winner, as he has proven to be quality this season, providing 10 clean sheets in 38 appearances with Brighton during the league campaign.
Verbruggen was back in training this week, so it is no surprise to see the goalie starting in net Sunday. This is a major return for the club as they gain back a major part of their defense, although they do have some quality keepers behind him. He will look to have a solid game in net in a match that could decide the Group F winner, as he has proven to be quality this season, providing 10 clean sheets in 38 appearances with Brighton during the league campaign.
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Trains in full, set to start
Verbruggen (hip) returned to full team training on Friday, confirming his availability for the Netherlands' World Cup opener against Japan on Sunday. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman confirmed Verbruggen's status, saying "he trained fully today and yesterday and can play", Jeroen Kapteijns of De Telegraaf reports.
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Day-to-day for opener
Verbruggen (hip) is day-to-day for Sunday's opener against Japan, according to manager Ronald Koeman, per Brian Owen of The Argus. "It's just a bruise. We don't know yet what that means for Sunday. We are hopeful, but we have to take it day by day to see how far along he is and whether that is enough to keep goal on Sunday. We still have a few days, so we'll wait and see because we have good goalkeepers with us. We are having discussions with all the players, and tonight I have a meeting with the goalkeepers, in which we will provide clarity. We have figured it out."
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Taken off injured
Verbruggen was taken off the field in the 67th minute of Monday's 2-1 friendly win over Uzbekistan due to an apparent back injury, according to EPSN.NL.
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Set for starting role at World Cup
Verbruggen has been named in Ronald Koeman's squad for the 2026 World Cup, set to experience his first major international tournament as the Netherlands' first-choice goalkeeper.
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Five saves in finale
Verbruggen had five saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat versus Manchester United.
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Target for Spurs
Tottenham could attempt to sign Verbruggen in the summer, according to The Independent.
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Roberto de Zerbi knows he needs to strengthen Tottenham's squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, following back-to-back disappointing campaigns. Guglielmo Vicario could leave the Spurs in the summer, so they'd need to sign a potential replacement. Verbruggen is one of the best options out there, as he's expected to leave Brighton in the summer.
Roberto de Zerbi knows he needs to strengthen Tottenham's squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, following back-to-back disappointing campaigns. Guglielmo Vicario could leave the Spurs in the summer, so they'd need to sign a potential replacement. Verbruggen is one of the best options out there, as he's expected to leave Brighton in the summer.