For a bit of fun, we've used the latest edition of Football Manager to travel five years into the future, and taken a look at how Brighton's side shapes up. This is how the management simulator predicts the Seagulls will be lining up in January 2026.
5. LB: Owen Wijndal
Brighton splashed out £34m to bring in the talented left-back, who is the club's highest earner on a hefty £115k-per-week. His pace, stamina and tackling ratings are all top-notch. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
6. CM: Amer Gojak
The Bosnian midfielder is a relentless presence in the heart of Brighton's side. He joined from Torino in 2022 for a reasonable £9.5m transfer fee - he's now worth over three times that figure. Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
7. CM: Oliver Ntcham
After filling his boots with trophies at Celtic, the Frenchman opted for a new challenge in the Premier League. The ex-Man City youngster took time to break into the Seagulls' first team, but is now a key player. Photo: Mark Runnacles
8. CM: Takefusa Kubo
He couldn't get a game at Real Madrid, and joined Brighton after a series of loan spells elsewhere, most notably with Aston Villa. He's worth close to £40m, and is an exciting talent with bags of flair. Photo: David Ramos