Verbruggen is also part of the Netherlands national team, showcasing his talent on an international level.
Bart Verbruggen is a promising Dutch goalkeeper born in 2002.
He began his professional career at R.S.C. Anderlecht in 2020 after joining from N.A.C. Breda.
Biography
Early Life
Bart Verbruggen, born in 2002, is a talented Dutch professional footballer who has made a name for himself as a goalkeeper. His journey in football began at a young age, and he quickly rose through the ranks to become a prominent player in the sport.
Career
Verbruggen's professional career took off when he joined R.S.C. Anderlecht in 2020 from N.A.C. Breda. He made his professional debut on May 2, 2021, in a thrilling 2–2 draw against Club Brugge. His standout moment at Anderlecht came on February 23, 2023, when he saved all three penalties in a shootout against Ludogorets Razgrad, securing his team's victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round.
In July 2023, Verbruggen signed a five-year deal with Brighton & Hove Albion, marking a significant step in his career. He made his debut for Brighton on August 26, 2023, in a match against West Ham United. By February 18, 2024, he achieved his first Premier League clean sheet in a commanding 5–0 win against Sheffield United. Verbruggen continued to impress, making his first start of the 2024–25 season on August 31, 2024, against Arsenal.
International Career
On the international stage, Verbruggen received his first call-up to the Netherlands senior national team on March 17, 2023, for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers. He made his debut on October 13, 2023, in a match against France. Verbruggen was later named in the Netherlands' squad for UEFA Euro 2024, where he played a crucial role in the team's journey to the semi-finals. He is also set to represent the Netherlands in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his growing prominence in international football.
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Club
As of match played 19 September 2026
International
As of match played 29 June 2026
Anderlecht
Verbruggen joined Anderlecht in 2020 from N.A.C. Breda. He made his professional debut on 2 May 2021, in a 2–2 Belgian First Division A draw against Club Brugge. On 23 February 2023, he saved all three penalties during a shootout against Ludogorets Razgrad in the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round play-offs second leg, which helped his team to win the tie 3–0 on penalties following a 2–2 draw on aggregate.
Brighton & Hove Albion
On 3 July 2023, Brighton & Hove Albion announced the signing of Verbruggen on a five-year deal. Verbruggen was chosen to play ahead of Jason Steele to make his debut in Brighton's third match of the season on 26 August, a 3–1 home loss against West Ham United for their first defeat of the season. On 18 February 2024, Verbruggen would keep his first Premier League clean-sheet in a 5–0 win against Sheffield United. Verbruggen made his first Premier League start of Brighton's 2024–25 campaign on 31 August 2024 in Albion's 1–1 draw against Arsenal after missing their opening two games due to injury.
On 17 March 2023, Verbruggen received his first official call-up to the Dutch senior national team for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and Gibraltar. He made a debut in the national team on 13 October 2023 in a 1–2 loss against France. On 29 May 2024, Verbruggen was named in the Netherlands' squad for UEFA Euro 2024. He went on to play in each of the Netherlands' matches in the tournament, reaching the semi-finals. On 27 May 2026, Verbruggen was named in the Netherlands' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Club
- R.S.C. Anderlecht (2020–2023)
- Club
- RSCA Futures (2022–2023)
- Club
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2023–)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-18 association football team (2019–2019)
- Club
- Netherlands national under-23 football team (2023–)
- Club
- Netherlands national association football team (2023–)
- National team
- Netherlands
Legacy
Clubs
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.2023current
- Netherlands national association football team2023current
- Netherlands national under-23 football team2023current
- Netherlands national under-18 association football team2019–2019
- R.S.C. Anderlecht2020–2023
- RSCA Futures2022–2023
Played together with
Aaron ConnollyBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Aaron HughesBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2014–2015
Aaron Leya IsekaR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2014
Abdoulay DiabyR.S.C. Anderlecht · 2021–2021
Abdul RazakBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2012–2012
Abe LenstraNetherlands national association football team · 1940–1959
Adam LallanaBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2020–2024
Adam MaherNetherlands national association football team · 2012
Adam WebsterBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2019
Ade AkinbiyiBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 1994–1994- Ade AkinbiyiBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 1994–1995
Adri van MaleNetherlands national association football team · 1932–1940
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Bart Verbruggen is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Netherlands national team.
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