Joël Veltman
Netherlands
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J. Veltman
West HamDefenderJoël Veltman 2026/2027 season stats
As a right back, Joël Veltman has appeared in 7 Championship matches this season, totalling 298 minutes at an average rating of 5.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 7 | 298 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5.96 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 92 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7.41 |
| Total | 9 | 390 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 6.28 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.30 | 91 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 38 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.30 | 95 |
| Key passes | 3 | 0.90 | 70 |
| Chances created | 3 | 0.91 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.60 | 95 |
Joël Veltman has 1 assist and 3 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 99 minutes. Joël Veltman has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0.3 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 147 | 44.40 | 50 |
| Accurate passes | 116 | 35.00 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 2.42 | 70 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.30 | 63 |
| Backward passes | 27 | 8.15 | 83 |
| Passes (final third) | 38 | 11.48 | 97 |
Joël Veltman has completed 116 of 147 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 50th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.30 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.91 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 37 |
| Duels won | 16 | 4.83 | 57 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 1.21 | 32 |
| Touches | 225 | 68.00 | 60 |
| Possession lost | 49 | 14.80 | 77 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.60 | 72 |
| Fouls won | 3 | 0.91 | 64 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0.30 | 80 |
Joël Veltman completes 1 dribbles at a 33% success rate and wins 16 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (32nd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 8 | 2.42 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 1.81 | 92 |
| Interceptions | 7 | 2.11 | 93 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.51 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 9 | 2.72 | 19 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Joël Veltman makes 8 tackles and 7 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 37 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.60 | 35 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.30 | 76 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 5 | 1.51 | 55 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Joël Veltman has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right back (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Joël Veltman previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 24 | 1,048 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 5.61 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6.86 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 143 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7.11 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 21 | 1,699 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 43 | 6.88 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 168 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 27 | 1,591 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 54 | 6.81 |
 Europa League | 6 | 376 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5.95 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 31 | 2,194 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 62 | 6.59 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6.94 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 34 | 2,881 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 73 | 6.92 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.32 |
About Joël Veltman
Championship 2026/2027 season
This season in the Championship, Joël Veltman has scored 1 assist across 7 appearances (3 starts), totalling 298 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Joël Veltman has created 3 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 1 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (33% success rate). Joël Veltman has contributed 3 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Joël Veltman has registered 8 tackles (6 won), 7 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 116 from 147 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Joël Veltman has won 16 of 27 total duels.
Discipline
Joël Veltman has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 3.
About Joël Veltman
Joël Veltman is a 34-year-old defender playing for West Ham United in the Championship, representing Netherlands. Joël Veltman is right-footed and wears the number 34 shirt. Born on 15 January 1992.
Most recent appearance
Joël Veltman's most recent match was away at Wrexham on January 3rd. West Ham United won 6-0. Joël Veltman played 30 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.75.
Recent matches
- January 3rd6-0 winvsWrexham(30 mins, rating 6.75)
- October 17th2-3 winatBolton Wanderers(33 mins, 1 assist, rating 7)
- January 4th3-0 winvsDerby County(90 mins, rating 7.19)
- August 8th4-2 winvsWolverhampton Wanderers(34 mins, rating 6.39)
- November 5th1-1 drawatWatford(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.76)
Next fixture
Joël Veltman and West Ham United are next in action on September 2nd against Queens Park Rangers in the Championship. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the West Ham United vs Queens Park Rangers match preview.
Teammates at West Ham United
Joël Veltman currently plays alongside Pablo, Maximilian Kilman, Mohamadou Kanté, Jarrod Bowen, Airidas Golambeckis, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Keiber Lamadrid, Maxwel Cornet, Finlay Herrick, Mads Hermansen, Arne Engels, Lewis Orford, Edvin Austbø, Edson Álvarez, Manor Solomon, Joshua Ajala, Soungoutou Magassa, Morato, Ezra Mayers, Oliver Scarles, Joël Piroe, Divine Mukasa, Joël Veltman, Kyle Walker-Peters, Alphonse Areola, Taty Castellanos, Tomáš Souček and Adama Boiro at West Ham United.