Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen is on another level this season. Signing for the Seagulls in July of 2023 for just £16 million, the Dutch keeper was viewed as one of Europe's top shot-stoppers, and entering his fourth season for the club, he is now showing the ability that he was once viewed to become.
Verbruggen leads the Premier League Golden Glove race, keeping 6 clean sheets in all 9 games, (joint most with Arsenal's David Raya), and extending that to 10 in all competitions. His excellent performances against reigning champions Arsenal, contenders Manchester City, and Europa League Winners Aston Villa, alongside other games, have helped take Albion up to third in the league, just mere points away from the top.
Over the past few seasons, he has gained notoriety for both his saving ability, but also his sweeping duties as well, often to be found bravely rushing out of his penalty box, and playing balls in behind the opposition defence. Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona were all circling the 24 year old, but the Sussex side were able to keep his signature for at least this coming season.
What makes him so special?
Standing at 6 feet and 4 inches (193 centimetres), Verbr...