Roberto De Zerbi's team are currently eighth in the top flight and targeting European qualification this term. They are also through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup following their 1-0 victory at Stoke City last night where a number of their talented youngsters were on display.
Brighton have been held up as an example of a modern, well-run football club and operate on a relatively small budget within the richest league in the world. They have sold some of their high-profile stars in recent windows with Ben White, Yves Bissouma, Marc Cucurella, Dan Burn, Neal Maupay and Leo Trossard all exiting for healthy fees. Their manager Graham Potter also left early in the season as he departed for the riches of Chelsea – but has had a rocky start to say the least during his short time at Stamford Bridge. The transition to De Zerbi has been smooth and many feel Brighton are playing better football under the Italian.
They are back in Premier League action this Saturday against West Ham at the Amex Stadium and here's an Albion starting XI that is one of the least expensive but most talented Premier League teams of all-times.
They are back in Premier League action this Saturday against West Ham at the Amex Stadium and here's an Albion starting XI that is one of the least expensive but most talented Premier League teams of all-times.
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Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, has guided his team to eighth in the Premier League and the quarter-final of the FA Cup Photo: Naomi Baker
. Rob Sanchez - GK
The Spain international joined Brighton in 2013 from Levante and was developed their their academy - free. Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Joel Veltman - RB
The Netherlands international joined from Ajax for just £900k in 2020. Proved to be an excellent signing. Photo: Nathan Stirk
. Lewis Dunk - CB
Developed through the youth ranks and made his 400th appearance at Stoke. What a player he has been for Albion. Free. Photo: Naomi Baker
9. Alexis Mac Allister - M
The World Cup winner singed for Albion in 2021 from Argentinos Juniors for around £7m - now valued above £70m. Photo: Naomi Baker
10. Solly March - A
A local lad from Hailsham, who played for Lewes and was developed with Albion. Free Photo: Steve Bardens
11. Evan Ferguson - A
What a breakthrough season the 18-year-old Ireland international is having. Scored against Stoke and in contention to face West Ham. Joined from Bohemians in 2021. Free. Photo: Naomi Baker
12. Stoke City's English striker Tyrese Campbell (L) vies with Brighton's Japanese midfielder Kaoru Mitoma (R) during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Stoke City and Brighton and Hove Albion at the bet365 Stadium, in Stoke on Trent, central England, on February 28, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Made a real impact this season on the left flank. The Japan international signed from Kawasaki Frontale for around £2m in 2021. Photo: OLI SCARFF