Sven Botman

NEW

• #4 • Center Back

Sven Botman

NEW

• #4 • Center Back

Nationality

Netherlands

Preferred Foot

Left

Birthdate

Jan 12, 2000

Age

Height

6'4"

Weight

179 lb

Primary Position

Secondary Position

Role

Controlled Centre Back

League

Premier League

Club

Newcastle

Ranking

230thout of 878

Overall grade68.4238th/878

Impact score6.5294th/878

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

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Appearances

1581

Minutes

Clean sheets

News

Apr 12, 2026

Starts against Palace

Botman (head) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.

Analysis: Botman was already likely to return from his head injury and is now with the team Sunday, not just fit but starting immediately. This is huge news for the club as they end the season, having a regular defender fit, as he has earned four clean sheets in 19 appearances (15 starts) this season.

Apr 10, 2026

Likely against Crystal Palace

Botman (face) is expected to be available for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace and will wear a protective mask following surgery, according to coach Eddie Howe, per Craig Hope of the Daily Mail.

Analysis: Botman had been sidelined after suffering a facial fracture that required further surgery, but his return ahead of schedule is a welcome boost for Newcastle's back line. The Dutch center-back will need to wear a mask when he returns to action, which may take some adjustment, but getting him back in the fold for the final stretch of the season is a significant positive for coach Eddie Howe given the mounting defensive injury concerns at the club. Malick Thiaw and Dan Burn have been covering in central defense during injury absences and may see less playing time with the return of Botman.