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Joel Veltman career

club career

SeasonClub
25/26
BrightonBrighton
26
1268
1
1
FA CupFA Cup
2
166
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
22
961
0
1
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
2
141
1
0
24/25
BrightonBrighton
22
1720
0
0
FA CupFA Cup
0
0
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
21
1697
0
0
Carabao CupCarabao Cup
1
23
0
0
23/24
BrightonBrighton
33
1965
1
1
Europa LeagueEuropa League
6
377
0
0
Premier LeaguePremier League
27
1588
1
1
22/23
BrightonBrighton
31
2188
1
1
Premier LeaguePremier League
31
2188
1
1
21/22
BrightonBrighton
34
2874
1
1
Premier LeaguePremier League
34
2874
1
1
20/21
BrightonBrighton
28
2281
1
1
Premier LeaguePremier League
28
2281
1
1
19/20
AjaxAjax
24
2076
0
0
Champions LeagueChampions League
5
426
0
0
EredivisieEredivisie
19
1650
0
0
18/19
AjaxAjax
14
797
0
1
Champions LeagueChampions League
5
312
0
0
EredivisieEredivisie
9
485
0
1
17/18
AjaxAjax
30
2484
1
1
EredivisieEredivisie
30
2484
1
1
16/17
AjaxAjax
40
3485
3
0
Europa LeagueEuropa League
10
791
0
0
EredivisieEredivisie
30
2694
3
0
15/16
AjaxAjax
39
3474
5
2
Europa LeagueEuropa League
5
450
0
0
EredivisieEredivisie
34
3024
5
2
14/15
AjaxAjax
33
2866
1
4
Europa LeagueEuropa League
3
251
1
0
Champions LeagueChampions League
5
430
0
0
EredivisieEredivisie
25
2185
0
4
13/14
AjaxAjax
3
227
0
0
Champions LeagueChampions League
3
227
0
0

International career

SeasonTeam
2020
NetherlandsNetherlands
1
3
0
0
European ChampionshipEuropean Championship
1
3
0
0
20/21
NetherlandsNetherlands
3
194
0
0
UEFA Nations League AUEFA Nations League A
3
194
0
0
2019
NetherlandsNetherlands
3
270
0
0
European Championship QualificationEuropean Championship Qualification
3
270
0
0
16/17
NetherlandsNetherlands
1
90
0
0
World Cup Qualification UEFAWorld Cup Qualification UEFA
1
90
0
0
14/15
NetherlandsNetherlands
1
37
0
0
European Championship QualificationEuropean Championship Qualification
1
37
0
0
2014
NetherlandsNetherlands
2
15
0
0
World CupWorld Cup
2
15
0
0

Key

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Frequently asked questions

Phil Foden usually plays as a right winger for Manchester City, using his stronger left foot to cut in and create scoring opportunities. Thanks to his versatility, he has also been deployed on the left of a front three, or in a more centrally influential role as the #10.

Phil Foden was born in Stockport in Greater Manchester region, England.

Ever since making his debut for Man City, Phil Foden has sported the No. 47 jersey, which he wears in honour of his late grandfather, Ronnie, who died at the age of 47.

Phil Foden stands at 1.71m (5ft 7in), making him one of the shortest players in the Man City setup. Although he doesn't possess the extra strength, he is blessed with nimble footwork, with his low centre of gravity aiding him in drifting past opponents with ease.

Phil Foden weighs 70kg (154 lbs), with his low weight and diminuitive physique allowing him to skilfully dribble past players and function in half spaces.

Phil Foden joined the Manchester City academy in 2009 and broke into the first team in the 2017-18 season.

Phil Foden has three children with long-term partner Rebecca Cooke - two sons and a daughter.

While Phil Foden isn't married yet, he has been in a long-term relationship with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, with the couple welcoming their third child during Euro 2024.