Brighton & Hove Albion

A modern goalkeeper with exceptional footwork who serves as the starting point for buildup play. Combines long-limbed shot-stopping with accurate long-range distribution to the wings. An indispensable figure in Hürzeler's tactical system.

An experienced backup goalkeeper who provides stability with reliable shot-stopping and vocal coaching ability. Highly valued for his leadership in the dressing room.

Born in Belleville, Ontario, McGill moved to England aged four and joined Brighton's academy at 14. He built experience through a string of lower-league loans, including Worthing and Crawley Town, and made 25 appearances for MK Dons in 2024-25. Once capped by England at U17 level, he has been called up by Canada since 2023, featuring in squads for the Gold Cup and Copa América.

A young right-back from Brighton's academy. Offers a good balance between attack and defence, with accurate crossing as his standout quality. Aiming to break into regular first-team action.

A left-footed centre-back honed in Serie A with excellent one-on-one defending. Combines aerial prowess with pace, and can deliver precise passes with his left foot during buildup.

A left-footed left-back who joined Brighton permanently from Swiss club Young Boys in August 2026 on a five-year deal. Born in Paris, he turned professional at Paris FC and had a season at Nantes before moving to Switzerland in 2024. Tall at 184cm and quick, he likes to carry the ball forward and deliver crosses. A former France youth international, he chose to represent Algeria at senior level.

A left-footed centre-back who joined from Ajax's academy and has been a mainstay at the club. At 190cm, he excels in aerial situations and provides reliable distribution with his accurate left foot during build-up. Versatile enough to fill in at left-back.

A one-club legend at Brighton who commands the defensive line with dominant aerial ability and strong leadership. Also a threat from set pieces with his goalscoring capability.

A Republic of Ireland international centre-back from Derby's academy. Loans at Birmingham and Blackburn gave him Championship minutes, and he is valued for his duelling and reading of the game.

A defender developed at Rio Ave in Portugal who arrived via Olympiacos. Born in 2000, he has built his experience in Portugal and Greece.

A left-footed centre-back with Champions League experience at PSV. Despite his smaller frame, he compensates with astute positioning, and his precise passing during buildup is his greatest asset. Also capable of playing left-back.

A Dutch-raised Turkey international full-back. His versatility to play on both flanks is a major asset, having enhanced his reputation at EURO 2024. Delivers high-quality dribbles and crosses when joining attacks.

An attack-minded left-back whose accurate left-footed crossing and set-piece delivery are key weapons. Gained Champions League experience at Club Brugge and has established himself in the Belgium squad.

A 195cm Austria centre-back signed from Venezia. A late developer who came through FC Stadlau and WSG Tirol (formerly Wattens) before moving to Italy in 2020, the 27-year-old was a mainstay for Venezia. His aerial dominance is his greatest asset.

A young centre-back from Brighton's academy. His aerial strength and buildup ability are key attributes, having progressed from the U-21 team to gain first-team experience.

A highly-rated Croatian centre-back signed from Hajduk Split. Uses his 190cm frame for aerial dominance alongside left-footed build-up ability. Debuted for the Croatian national team at just 16, regarded as one of Europe's most promising young centre-backs.

A midfielder born in 2008 who has been in Brighton's academy since under-10 level. He made his U18 debut in August 2024 and stepped up to the U21s in October 2025, operating mainly at the base of midfield. He was named player of the tournament as Brighton won the Hong Kong Sevens in May 2026, and signed his first professional contract that July.

A versatile young midfielder from the academy. His greatest asset is his ability to cover multiple positions from midfield to full-back. Contributes to the team with high work rate and proactive pressing.

A veteran midfielder who returned to Brighton from Dortmund in January 2026. Set-piece precision and playmaking ability are his greatest assets. Brings stability to the team through his extensive Premier League experience.

A defensive midfielder who moved from the Levante academy to Real Madrid as a youngster, came through Castilla and joined VfB Stuttgart in 2025. A tall, classic number-six at 190cm, he stands out for disciplined positioning and rarely giving the ball away. He won the 2024 U19 European Championship with Spain and has since stepped up to the U21 side.

A left winger who torments Premier League defenders with his mesmerizing changes of pace. Uses his distinctive rhythm and close control to navigate tight spaces, delivering goals and assists through cut-inside shots and final passes. Holds an unusual background as a graduate of Tsukuba University.

A winger who spent five years in Arsenal's academy before joining Brighton on the expiry of his contract in summer 2024. Only 170cm tall, he is at his best cutting inside from the right onto his left foot to shoot or pick out a final pass. Loan spells at Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers gave him senior experience, and he has represented England at every youth level from U16 to U20. In September 2026 he extended his Brighton contract to 2029 and joined Middlesbrough on a season-long loan.

A Paraguayan international midfielder who joined via MLS from Inter Miami. Covers a wide area as a box-to-box player, combining driving runs with high-intensity defensive work.

A technically gifted midfielder who joined from AIK in Sweden. Excels at retaining the ball in tight spaces with clever turns and possesses a fine range of passing. Also has Tunisian heritage.

A Dutch international anchor who won the Conference League with Feyenoord. Excels in covering large defensive areas and intercepting, while also possessing the passing range to quickly transition play to the forward line.

A Denmark international midfielder who won the Scottish Premiership MVP award at Celtic. Armed with accurate left-footed passing and well-timed runs into the box. A versatile midfielder combining box-to-box energy with creative flair.

A midfielder born in Mali in 2005 and raised in Ivory Coast. He joined from Gothenburg in Sweden and spent a season on loan at Swansea City. At 169cm he is small, but he makes his mark in duels and when carrying the ball.

A second striker/number ten type attacker. Creates chances with inventive dribbling and incisive through balls. At his most effective in the number ten role, where his driving runs and creativity shine.

A Cork-born striker who helped Cork City win promotion from the League of Ireland First Division in 2022 before joining Brighton in January 2023. He scored three goals in 13 Championship games on loan at Portsmouth in 2024-25 and spent 2025-26 at Reading. A mainstay of Ireland's youth sides, he has been named FAI Player of the Year at both U17 and U19 level. He has been on a season-long loan at Burton Albion since 1 September 2026.

A right winger whose explosive pace and dynamic dribbling are his primary weapons. Favours cut-inside shots with his left foot and tracks back diligently on the defensive side. Developed significantly during his loan at Feyenoord, becoming one of the team's most dangerous attacking threats.

Arrived at Brighton in August 2026 on a season-long loan from Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise, with an obligation to make the move permanent if certain conditions are met. The Brampton-born Canada international took a winding route through clubs in Croatia, Malta and Estonia before his scoring took off at Union. A classic No. 9, he pairs a powerful physique with sharp finishing and useful hold-up play.

A Ghanaian winger on loan from Brighton. Despite being right-footed, he plays on the left wing, using his cut-ins and dribbling as his main weapons. A high-value signing who moved to Brighton from FC Nordsjaelland for approximately 16 million pounds, gaining experience through loans at Feyenoord and Auxerre before coming to the Championship.

A promising young striker who joined from Olympiacos. Uses his tall frame for effective hold-up play and possesses strong finishing ability. Regarded as one of Greece's most exciting young prospects.

A Nigerian attacker born in 2007. Recruited by a Premier League club at a young age, he has moved from youth football into the first-team squad.

A London-born winger who worked his way up through non-league Northwood and Wealdstone before turning professional at Reading. He scored 13 goals in 70 appearances for Millwall from 2024 and signed a four-year deal with Brighton in September 2026. He chose to represent Nigeria and scored twice on his debut in May 2026.

A young left-back from Brighton's academy. His attacking overlapping runs and accurate left-footed crossing are his main strengths, with future first-team establishment expected.