Liverpool 
Mainz 05 
CONFIRMED: Sepp van den Berg signs for Brentford.
Brentford beats Mainz 05 to sign Sepp van den Berg. Liverpool accepts their €23.6M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Sepp van den Berg moving to Mainz 05.
CONFIRMED: Sepp van den Berg signs for Brentford
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Sepp van den Berg's transfer to Mainz 05, as reports suggest a 62% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Mainz 05 has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Sepp van den Berg.
- Mainz 05 has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Sepp van den Berg (24).
- Mainz 05 has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Sepp van den Berg.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Anthony Caci, Dominik Kohr)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Anthony Caci, Dominik Kohr)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Stefan Bell)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Stefan Bell)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) on X
🔴 Excl. News Sepp van den Berg | Negotiations between Liverpool and Mainz about a permanent deal have started! #LFC Mainz 05 want to keep the 22 y/o central defender. And van den Berg, eager to stay. Mainz bosses, optimistic to find an agreement with Liverpool soon. @Sky_AlexB | @SkySportDE…
Alternatives of Mainz 05
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
78.5
79.0
|
Nikola Milenković |
 N. Forest
|
€34.5M |
|
77.1
83.3
|
Murillo |
N. Forest
|
€63.5M |
|
75.1
79.5
|
Nathan Collins |
 Brentford
|
€39.6M |
|
74.4
82.8
|
Abdukodir Khusanov |
 Man City
|
€63M |
|
74.3
84.2
|
Lucas Beraldo |
 PSG
|
€23.6M |
|
74.3
74.7
|
Omar Alderete |
 Sunderland
|
€17.2M |
|
74.0
74.0
|
Joe Rodon |
 Leeds Utd
|
€17.7M |
|
73.9
78.5
|
Matthijs de Ligt |
 Man Utd
|
€38.1M |
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Sepp van den Berg
D (C)
Skill: 75.1
Pot: 81.5
Team
Brentford
Brentford
Contracted Until
30 Jun 29
ETV
€43M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€38.7M – €47.3M
Who is Sepp van den Berg?
Sepp van den Berg (NED) is a a stopper and currently plays for Brentford. Sepp van den Berg is 24 years old (2001/12/20). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 5. Sepp van den Berg has also been used as a ball winning defender.
Sepp van den Berg's current transfer value is between €38.7M and €47.3M. His last transfer was from Liverpool to Brentford in 2024. Brentford paid Liverpool €23.6M for Sepp van den Berg.
Sepp van den Berg latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
