Joey Veerman
BVB
CM
Creative Playmaker
Nov 19, 1998 (27)
Right
6'1"
179 lb
DortmundTwo tackles in win
Veerman registered one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 3-2 victory versus Villarreal.
Analysis: Veerman went the full 90 minutes in BVB's central midfield, delivering one corner and three inaccurate crosses while serving as the team's most active defensive presence in the middle of the park, helping shield the back line during stretches when Villarreal pushed for an equalizer and later a winner in the second half. He also registered one shot without testing Peter Gulacsi and played a key role in BVB's pressing structure, which disrupted Villarreal's buildup for much of the first half, while finishing the contest with two tackles won. Veerman and BVB kick off their Champions League group-stage campaign with a crucial three points and will next travel to Norway to face Bodo/Glimt on Oct. 14.
Makes first Dortmund appearance
Veerman came on in the 63rd minute of Saturday's Supercup match against Bayern Munich, making his Borussia Dortmund debut.
Analysis: Veerman's introduction marks his first appearance for his new club after recently joining from PSV Eindhoven. It also backs up the expectation that he was ready for match action despite only a short time with the squad. The midfielder is coming off a solid Eredivisie campaign, in which he scored eight goals and provided 14 assists across 30 matches played. He'll be ready for the start of the Bundesliga season and could see action as part of a rotation with Felix Nmecha and Jobe Bellingham.
Set for Dortmund debut in Supercup
Veerman is expected to be included in Dortmund's squad for Saturday's Supercup against Bayern Munich just days after his move was officially confirmed, according to coach Niko Kovac. "Joey has only had two or three training sessions with the team. Giannis hasn't had any yet. Still, I know they're physically fit and have playing time under their belts. I see no reason not to include them in the roster."
Analysis: Veerman has had only a handful of training sessions with his new club since the deal was announced Tuesday, but manager Niko Kovac described him as physically fit and already in match rhythm, saying he sees no reason to withhold him from the squad. His arrival raises the level of competition in central midfield, and while Kovac views him as a similar type of player to Felix Nmecha, it's Jobe Bellingham and Marcel Sabitzer who figure to feel the pressure most in the fight for a starting role.
Signs with Dortmund through 2031
Veerman has joined Dortmund from PSV Eindhoven with immediate effect, signing a deal through June 30, 2031, the club announced.
Analysis: Veerman came through Volendam's academy after joining at age six, making his professional debut in June 2016 and going on to make 81 appearances for the club before a spell at Heerenveen from 2019 to 2021. He joined PSV in January 2022 and went on to win three league titles, two domestic cups and three Dutch Super Cups, making 198 appearances and scoring 31 goals for the club. Veerman is expected to battle for a midfield role alongside Felix Nmecha and Jobe Bellingham after making 16 appearances for the Netherlands since his 2023 debut. His creativity and technical quality give Dortmund another option in the middle of the park as they look to fill the void left by recent departures in that area.
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