Middlesbrough have 31 players in their 2026/27 squad: 3 goalkeepers, 11 defenders, 10 midfielders, 7 forwards. The average age is 24.1.
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Vítek | 22 |
| 31 | S. Brynn | 25 |
| 33 | J. McLaughlin | 38 |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | C. Brittain | 27 |
| 3 | A. Bangura | 26 |
| 3 | S. Byram | 32 |
| 4 | A. Phillips | 20 |
| 5 | A. Jones | 28 |
| 11 | G. McCormick | 20 |
| 12 | L. Ayling | 34 |
| 25 | G. Edmundson | 28 |
| 29 | A. Malanda | 24 |
| 30 | Neto Borges | 29 |
| 46 | H. Hunt | 18 |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | S. Berhalter | 24 |
| 8 | L. McCabe | 19 |
| 8 | R. McGree | 27 |
| 9 | C. Ibeh | 17 |
| 10 | A. Morris | 24 |
| 11 | A. Cozier-Duberry | 20 |
| 14 | M. Peart-Harris | 23 |
| 18 | C. Barron | 23 |
| 19 | Leo Castledine | 20 |
| 21 | R. Pukštas | 21 |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | J. Dede | 19 |
| 7 | W. Lankshear | 20 |
| 9 | T. Conway | 23 |
| 13 | D. Strelec | 24 |
| 16 | J. Sarmiento | 23 |
| 17 | M. Arfsten | 24 |
| 22 | K. Joseph | 24 |
Middlesbrough manager
R. Edwards (Wales, aged 43) is the Middlesbrough head coach since 2025.
Middlesbrough key players this season
Middlesbrough players among the EFL Championship scoring and assist leaders:
- W. Lankshear: 6 goals, 0 assists
- L. Ayling: 0 goals, 2 assists
When does Middlesbrough play next?
Middlesbrough’s next match is Middlesbrough vs Wolves in the EFL Championship on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- US: CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ (Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT)
- UK: Sky Sports and ITV (select matches) (Sat, Oct 10, 3:00 PM)
Full Middlesbrough TV schedule
Middlesbrough stadium
Middlesbrough play at Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough (capacity 34,988).
Frequently asked questions
How many players are in the Middlesbrough squad?
Middlesbrough have 31 registered players: 3 goalkeepers, 11 defenders, 10 midfielders, 7 forwards.
Who is the Middlesbrough manager?
R. Edwards is the Middlesbrough head coach.
Who is the youngest player at Middlesbrough?
C. Ibeh, aged 17.
Who is the oldest player at Middlesbrough?
J. McLaughlin, aged 38.
Updated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET