Maxim De Cuyper is retained at Brighton until June 2030. The 25-year-old defender earns £55,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Maxim De Cuyper
Current Club: Brighton
🌍 Belgium
💰 Weekly Wage: £55,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2030 (3 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Maxim De Cuyper earns 7.3% above the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Maxim De Cuyper is a Belgian defender who plays as a left-back for Brighton & Hove Albion. A product of the Club Brugge youth academy, he made his senior debut against Manchester United in the 2020 Europa League before a two-year loan at Westerlo, whom he helped win promotion to the Jupiler Pro League. Returning to Brugge, he became a regular and won the Belgian Pro League title in 2023-24 and the Belgian Cup the following season, also earning his first Belgium cap in a June 2024 friendly against Montenegro. Known for his attacking creativity and versatility down the left, he joined Brighton from Club Brugge in July 2025 in a deal worth a reported £17.3 million. He is contracted at the Amex Stadium until June 2030 and reportedly earns around £55,000 per week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Maxim De Cuyper's contract expire?
Maxim De Cuyper's current contract expires on June 30, 2030.
How much does Maxim De Cuyper earn per week?
Maxim De Cuyper earns approximately £55,000 per week.
Who does Maxim De Cuyper play for?
Maxim De Cuyper currently plays for Brighton.
What position does Maxim De Cuyper play?
Maxim De Cuyper plays as a defender.
How old is Maxim De Cuyper?
Maxim De Cuyper is 25 years old.
What is Maxim De Cuyper's annual salary?
Annualised, Maxim De Cuyper's basic salary is approximately £2,860,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £55,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Maxim De Cuyper sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Maxim De Cuyper can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2029, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2030.
How many months are left on Maxim De Cuyper's contract?
Maxim De Cuyper has approximately 47 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2030. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Maxim De Cuyper's wage compare to other defenders?
Maxim De Cuyper earns roughly 1.07x the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Maxim De Cuyper is paid 1.07x the position average.
When was Maxim De Cuyper born?
Maxim De Cuyper was born on December 22, 2000, making the player 25 years old as of today.