Brighton have 32 players in their 2026/27 squad: 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 12 midfielders, 8 forwards. The average age is 23.5.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B. Verbruggen | 23 |
| 23 | J. Steele | 35 |
| 38 | T. McGill | 25 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | J. Hadjam | 22 |
| 4 | P. Struijk | 26 |
| 5 | L. Dunk | 34 |
| 20 | Costinha | 26 |
| 21 | O. Boscagli | 28 |
| 24 | F. Kadıoğlu | 26 |
| 29 | M. De Cuyper | 25 |
| 30 | M. Svoboda | 27 |
| 44 | L. Vušković | 18 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | J. Middleton | 17 |
| 6 | S. Nti | 19 |
| 8 | J. Hinshelwood | 20 |
| 10 | Y. Ibrahim | 17 |
| 11 | O. Azeez | 24 |
| 13 | P. Groß | 34 |
| 14 | José María Andrés Baixauli | 20 |
| 25 | D. Gómez | 22 |
| 26 | Y. Ayari | 22 |
| 27 | M. Wieffer | 26 |
| 33 | M. O'Riley | 25 |
| 35 | M. Yalcouyé | 20 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | G. Rutter | 23 |
| 11 | Y. Minteh | 21 |
| 11 | N. Oriola | 18 |
| 12 | P. David | 24 |
| 15 | I. Osman | 21 |
| 19 | C. Kostoulas | 18 |
| 22 | K. Mitoma | 28 |
| 36 | Z. Yohanna | 18 |
Brighton manager
F. Hürzeler (Germany, aged 32) is the Brighton head coach since 2024.
Brighton key players this season
Brighton players among the Premier League scoring and assist leaders:
- P. Groß: 3 goals, 3 assists
- C. Kostoulas: 2 goals, 1 assists
- M. Yalcouyé: 2 goals, 0 assists
- M. De Cuyper: 1 goals, 2 assists
- D. Gómez: 0 goals, 2 assists
When does Brighton play next?
Brighton’s next match is Sunderland vs Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- US: NBC, USA Network and Peacock (Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT)
- UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports (Sat, Oct 10, 3:00 PM)
- Canada: Fubo (Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT)
- Australia: Stan Sport and Channel 9 / 9Now (select matches) (Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 AM AEDT)
Brighton stadium
Brighton play at American Express Stadium in Falmer, East Sussex (capacity 31,872).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Brighton squad?
Brighton have 32 registered players: 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 12 midfielders, 8 forwards.
Who is the Brighton manager?
F. Hürzeler is the Brighton head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Brighton?
Y. Ibrahim, aged 17.
Who is the oldest player at Brighton?
J. Steele, aged 35.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET