Brighton Squad 2025-2026

Brighton's squad for the 2025-2026 Premier League season exemplifies the most admired development model in English football. The Seagulls, owned by Tony Bloom, excel at identifying and developing talent sold at premium prices: Bissouma (Spurs, 35M), Cucurella (Chelsea, 65M), Caicedo (Chelsea, 115M). Kaoru Mitoma and Joao Pedro represent the current generation of this pipeline.

Brighton's squad depth relies on undervalued players who overperform within the club's system. Bart Verbruggen (23) has established himself as one of the most promising goalkeepers in the league, while Carlos Baleba (21) is developing rapidly in midfield. Evan Ferguson, the 20-year-old Irish international, represents the most exciting offensive potential at the club but still lacks the consistency to claim an undisputed starting berth.

Brighton's tactical system is built on high ball possession (58% average) and positional play inherited from the De Zerbi philosophy. Full-backs provide width, midfielders ensure circulation, and wingers seek spaces in the half-spaces. This approach allows Brighton to compete with top clubs in terms of play but exposes the team to rapid counter-attacks. European competition progress will require qualitative reinforcement of the bench to manage a dense schedule.