Brighton's 2026 retained list includes 32 players. Total weekly wage bill: £980,853. 10 contracts expire within 12 months. Managed by Fabian Hürzeler.
Verified August 25, 2026
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Top earners at Brighton
Brighton Squad 2026
Goalkeepers (3)
Defenders (10)
Costinha
Ferdi Kadioglu
Lewis Dunk
Luka Vušković
Maxim De Cuyper
Michael Svoboda
Noel Atom
Olivier Boscagli
Pascal Struijk
Pervis Estupiñán
Midfielders (10)
Andrew Moran
Carlos Baleba
Diego Gómez
Facundo Buonanotte
Jack Hinshelwood
Kaoru Mitoma
Mahmoud Dahoud
Mats Wieffer
Matt O’Riley
Yasin Ayari
Forwards (9)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many players are in Brighton's squad?
Brighton has 32 players on the retained list.
What is Brighton's weekly wage bill?
Brighton's total weekly wage bill is approximately £980,853.
What is the average age of Brighton's squad?
The average age of Brighton's squad is 24.5 years.
How many Brighton contracts expire in the next 12 months?
10 Brighton contracts expire within the next 12 months.
Who is the Brighton manager?
Brighton is currently managed by Fabian Hürzeler.
Where does Brighton play their home games?
Brighton play their home matches at American Express Community Stadium.
What is Brighton's annual wage bill?
Brighton's annual senior-squad wage bill is approximately £51,004,356 (weekly bill of £980,853 × 52 weeks), excluding bonuses, image rights, signing-on fees and agent commissions.
How much does the average Brighton player earn?
The average senior Brighton player earns approximately £30,652 per week (£1,593,904 annually), based on the current 32-player retained list. Distribution is heavily skewed — top earners pull the average well above the median.
Who is Brighton's highest-paid player?
Lewis Dunk is currently Brighton's top earner on a reported £80,000 per week (£4,160,000 annually).
When was Brighton founded?
Brighton was founded in 24/0, making the club 2002 years old.
What league do Brighton play in?
Brighton play in the Premier League for the current season.
What is the most common nationality at Brighton?
2 Brighton players are Canadian nationals — 6% of the senior squad — making it the largest single nationality at the club.