Bart Verbruggen
22-Year-Old
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 8/16/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
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.
Two weeks away from return
Verbruggen (knee) is two weeks away from returning to action after his injury, coach Fabian Hurzeler told the media, according to The Athletic. "He had an ongoing issue and he suffered a lot. Now it is about us making him pain-free, then I am sure he can bring himself to another level."
ANALYSIS
Verbruggen ended the season with a knee injury that caused him significant discomfort, but the starting goalkeeper is nearing a return in two weeks time, which could make him available for the season opener against Fulham if his situation evolves positively. If he is not fit in time for the first game of the season, Jason Steele will likely replace him between the posts, although it is the young Carl Rushworth who has logged the most minutes so far in the Seagulls' pre-season.
Verbruggen ended the season with a knee injury that caused him significant discomfort, but the starting goalkeeper is nearing a return in two weeks time, which could make him available for the season opener against Fulham if his situation evolves positively. If he is not fit in time for the first game of the season, Jason Steele will likely replace him between the posts, although it is the young Carl Rushworth who has logged the most minutes so far in the Seagulls' pre-season.
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Concedes once in season finale
Verbruggen (undisclosed) registered one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
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Not joining Netherlands squad
Verbruggen (undisclosed) is dealing with physical problems and will not join the Netherlands squad for the start of World Cup qualifying, according to NU.nl.
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Three saves in home win
Verbruggen made three saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 3-2 win over Liverpool.
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Four saves in victory
Verbruggen had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win against Wolverhampton.
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Four saves in draw
Verbruggen recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.
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Option for AC Milan
Verbruggen is one of the options AC Milan are considering to replace Mike Maignan, according to Calciomercato.
ANALYSIS
AC Milan need to sign a goalkeeper in the summer in case Maignan leaves the club, and with the Frenchman likely to join Chelsea, the Rossoneri are extremely active looking for the best potential replacement. Verbruggen would be an excellent signing, but the Dutchman isn't likely to leave Brighton unless Milan overpay for his services, and that's not expected to happen.
AC Milan need to sign a goalkeeper in the summer in case Maignan leaves the club, and with the Frenchman likely to join Chelsea, the Rossoneri are extremely active looking for the best potential replacement. Verbruggen would be an excellent signing, but the Dutchman isn't likely to leave Brighton unless Milan overpay for his services, and that's not expected to happen.