With more then 40 players registered on the club’s books, Albion regualry looks to make use of short-term deals for their fringe players to get some experience and minutes on the pitch for another side.
This has been used successfully in the past. Players such as Moises Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister and Karou Mitoma all spent time out on loan before being brought into the Sussex side.
Speaking about the importance of the loan system, technical director David Weir: “Every player has a plan and football changes every day, so that plan can also change every day. We are not a club that is going to buy Premier League ready players. Our model is buying a little bit early and developing them. Sometimes those loans are the best way of doing that.
“We are a club that gives young players the opportunity to play in the Premier League. But that is not the pathway for everyone. Some players need a step in between.”
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The 11 loan players were distributed across six countries during this campaign and SussexWorld has ranked each one out of ten based on their performances for their new sides over the past ten months.
5. Kjell Scherpen (Vitesse) - 7/10
The 23-year-old enjoyed a sustained run at Vitesse's number one season, conceding a respectable 31 goals in 26 games. Whether he gets offered a new Brighton deal is yet to be seen. Photo: DAVID PINTENS
6. Abdallah Sima (Angers) - 7/10
The right winger is moving every closer to being first team ready, 39 games under his belt in Ligue One and with six goals and 2 assists to boot. Another season out on loan might do the trick before the Amex Stadium crowd get to see him. Photo: JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER
7. Kacper Kozlowski (Vitesse) - 7/10
The Polish midfielder has found his feet playing under Phillip Cocu at Vitesse during this campaign, scoring two goals and assisting five in 29 appearances. The 19-year-old has already spoken publicly about another loan move, potentially returning to the Netherlands club. Photo: MAURICE VAN STEEN
8. Steven Alzate (Standard Liege) - 8/10
The Brighton cult hero has been a stand-out player for Ronny Deila, as Les Rouches narrowly missed out on European football for next season. It is likely De Zerbi might keep the 24-year-old around next season whilst he assess his midfield options. Photo: VIRGINIE LEFOUR