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Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club

Forget the next big thing: Pascal Gross is showing why Brighton are just as good at getting the best out of experienced stars

Brighton have earned plenty of praise for developing young talent, but Pascal Gross is a reminder that their work with experienced players deserves just as much recognition.

05.11.26, 07:30 Updated 04.11.26, 23:01 4 Minute Read

Brighton have built a reputation as one of English football's most effective talent developers. Their ability to identify promising young players from all corners of the world, sign them for relatively modest fees, provide the right environment for them to develop and ultimately sell them on for significant profits has become a defining feature of the club's model.

However, there is more to the Seagulls’ success than simply buying and selling.

Brighton aren’t always a stepping stone for the next generation of superstars. They are also a place where established players are given everything they need to prolong their careers at the very highest level.

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