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.
9. AMC: Alexis Mac Allister
FM is tipping the Argentina international for greatness, it appears. He's now the Seagulls' captain, and their most valuable player at £58m. The former Boca loanee is now an absolute goal-machine, and gets plenty of assists too. Photo: PETER CZIBORRA
10. ST: Aaron Connolly
Another Neal Maupay left to join Burnley, Connolly became the main man upfront for Brighton. He's scored nine goals in 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season so far. Photo: Pool
11. ST: Bertrand Traore
He's been a bit of a flop, unfortunately, and is on the transfer list after failing to replicate the stunning form he found with Zenit St. Petersburg that saw the Seagulls sign him in 2024. Photo: LINDSEY PARNABY
12. Sub 1: Freddie Woodman
After a bizarre few seasons where he transferred between no less than four clubs in as many years, Woodman is now settled at the AMEX, and is the club's backup goalkeeper. Photo: Tony Marshall