Sepp van den Berg
BRENetherlands
Right
Dec 20, 2001
24
6'2"
163 lb
CB
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Controlled Centre Back
BrentfordRegisters six interceptions
van den Berg recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brighton.
Analysis: Van den Berg delivered a solid defensive performance despite conceding twice in Saturday's loss to Brighton, recording five clearances, one block and a season-high six interceptions. The defender has now started four straight matches, totaling eight interceptions, 17 clearances, four blocks and a rare assist during that span.
Provides rare assist
van den Berg had an assist with his lone chance created while making two interceptions and five clearances during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.
Analysis: van den Berg set up Keane Lewis-Potter in the 71st minute assisting the game tying goal while leading Brentford in interceptions. The assist was the first goal involvement this season for the defender as he's combined for two chances created and 12 clearances over his last three appearances.
Makes bench Thursday
Van den Berg is on the bench for Thursday's game against Tottenham.
Analysis: The defender missed the win over Bournemouth on Dec. 27, and although he's back available, he'll wait for an opportunity off the bench. Nathan Collins and Kristoffer Ajer will start once again as the center-back pairing in Brentford's 4-3-3 approach.
Set for assessment
Van den Berg (undisclosed) is set for assessment ahead of Thursday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Kieth Andrews. "We're still a couple of days out so we'll see how everyone is tomorrow and make decisions about the team."
Analysis: Va den Berg missed out on Saturday's outing due to a knock and is now set for assessment, with that to decide if the defender can play or not. That was his first absence all season, so this is something to monitor, potentially without a regular starter in another game. If this were the case, Nathan Collins and Kristoffer Ajer would start again in the center of the defense.
Not playing Saturday
Van den Berg is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Bournemouth.
Analysis: The defender didn't even make the squad for this clash, but it's unclear whether he'll miss extended time due to this undisclosed problem. His next chance to play will come against Tottenham on Jan. 1, 2026. The absence of van den Berg means Kristoffer Ajer will start at center-back next to Nathan Collins.
Confirms role from last year
van den Berg played every possible minute in the seven Premier League games this season, confirming his undisputed starting role for his second year with Brentford.
Analysis: van den Berg contributed three tackles, four interceptions and 45 clearances in his first seven appearances in the Premier League this season, confirming his undisputed starting role for his second season with the Bees. The change of coach over the summer and the arrival of Keith Andrews didn't impact his minutes at all, as the center-back will remain a key piece in defense alongside Nathan Collins.
Major role again
van den Berg has played the full 90 in Brentford's first three competitive matches.
Analysis: van den Berg has established himself as a key part of the Brentford XI, going the full 90 in each of the first three competitive matches. The defender was a big part of the defense during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup. van den Berg offers plenty of volume defensively and is a crucial part of the starting XI as long as he remains fit.
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