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Brighton star makes position admission – Reveals teammate bet is working wonders

Brighton and Hove Albion star Maxim de Cuyper has admitted he would prefer to be playing left-back but won’t be complaining about his position change. The 25-year-old has been one of the stars for Brighton this season as they’ve started…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:02 PM
Brighton star makes position admission – Reveals teammate bet is working wonders
Key Things to Know
  • Maxim de Cuyper admitted he originally preferred playing left-back but now enjoys featuring in attack for Brighton.
  • Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen rewards teammates with free sponsor coffee for keeping clean sheets.
  • De Cuyper has registered four goals and three assists across 11 appearances this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Brighton and Hove Albion player Maxim de Cuyper revealed he initially preferred playing left-back, but he is enjoying his new attacking role under manager Fabian Hurzeler. The 25-year-old has registered four goals and three assists in 11 appearances across all competitions this season while playing on the wing and in midfield.

De Cuyper also credited goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen with motivating Brighton's defense by promising free coffee from a sponsor for every clean sheet. Third-placed Brighton have won four consecutive league matches and have not conceded a goal in nearly nine hours of play.

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