Mats Wieffer
Brighton & Hove Albion · DFCDM #12 · Netherlands · Group F 69Rating15Caps1Goals€22MValue26Age187Height
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Club season 2025/26 Premier League, FA Cup
28
Apps
2
Goals
International
15
Caps
1
Goals
Club career totals
214
Career apps
18
Career goals
Form
Midfielder used in defensive roles
Date of birth1999-11-16 (age 26) NationalityNetherlands ClubBrighton & Hove Albion · England LeaguePremier League PositionDF · Defensive mid · #12 Height187 cm Preferred footRight Market value€22M
From Borne, Mats Wieffer joined Twente's academy young but found his feet at Excelsior before a breakout at Feyenoord, where he won the Eredivisie title and became their record outgoing sale at €30m to Brighton in 2024. A disciplined number six known for interceptions, passing and energy, he can also operate at right-back. He offers Koeman a tactically flexible option through midfield and defence at the 2026 World Cup.
- Was Feyenoord's most expensive outgoing transfer when he joined Brighton
- Scored his first Netherlands goal against Gibraltar in 2023
- Recorded an assist on his Premier League debut
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