Discover Brighton's shrewdest acquisitions. From title-winners to bargain buys, these three stars redefined Albion's Premier League journey.
Brighton and Hove Albion have become known for being the club to buy and sell young players for the longest time. Recording record profits, beating the PSR rules and still creating players who could go on to play at the top level of football.
But who has been the best signings for Brighton? Is it just the big money sales, or is there more to football than money?
1. Pascal Groß: Twice, and still not even £10M+!
Pascal Groß was signed by Brighton in 2017 from Inglostadt, and the Seagulls have simply never looked back since. A move that can only be described as a revolutionary one.
Groß was the first goalscorer in the Premier League for Albion... and scored the goal to get them into Europe for the first time ever... and then scored their first ever European goal.
If that sentence alone doesn't sum up his importance to the club, then nothing else will.
His impact both on and off the pitch is immeasurable. Before his departure in 2024, he was the highest creator of big chances in the Premier League since his arrival, only behind Kevin De Bruyne. Bruno Fernandes has since shot up in the league's estimations.
Since coming back from Borussia Dortmund, Pascal Groß has only cemented his place in Brighton fans' minds and has become one of the best players of Albion's season, despite only arriving in January!
2. Danny Welbeck: Free Transfer... how?!
To even mention the fact Welbeck cost nothing felt crazy.
The free transfer of the man who previously was a 'flop' at Watford, despite scoring an overhead kick for them, became a Brighton legend.
That latter term feels appropriate to use for Welbeck now. He is Albion's all-time record goalscorer in the Premier League, and currently is on for a call-up to the England national team for the World Cup 2026.
Welbeck's sheer tenacity and athleticism is something to be admired. His commitment towards longevity is incredible, and arguably, he has hit his prime years in his 30s at Brighton. A crazy dynamic to have imagined 10 years ago!
To add on to this, his value off the pitch is equally as impressive as on it. Helping grow the model of the club, promoting young players and being an influential member of Albion's recent success.
3. Alexis Mac Allister and Moisés Caicedo. We have to use BOTH.
Mac Allister will be remembered as simply the first of his kind. The young player from Argentina, for whom Albion even bid against themselves to break their loan contract while he was at Boca Juniors.
The Seagulls knew he was a special talent and wanted him to return to the club in January 2020. From that point on, he became a significant part of the Brighton midfield.
Known for dropping into space, creating chances and dancing past defenders. The little man was a surprisingly good tackler, and could even play as a 6! He went on to win the World Cup with Argentina, and the rest is history.
His departure to Liverpool for £55 million felt like a bargain, and it was. The midfield duo of Moisés Caicedo and Mac Allister were one of the best in the league. Together, they played some of the best football in the league under Roberto De Zerbi.
Caiedo was something special. For the first time in my lifetime, I felt like I was watching a Brighton player who could potentially be one of the best in their position in the world.
When he arrived in the squad, his impact was nothing short of insane. Albion went near unbeaten, and Graham Potter's style clicked. He was only a boy, but he was far beyond his years on the pitch. Strong, athletic, nothing would get past him.
For only €6 million, I still feel like we owe more to Independiente Del Valle.