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What role does data play in Brighton’s recruitment?

Brighton sporting director Mike Cave tells BBC Sport how the club uses data alongside other elements for their recruitment.

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Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 7:29 AM

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Brighton sporting director Mike Cave explained how the club utilizes data in its recruitment strategy.
Data analysis is used alongside other traditional elements to identify and sign players.
The comments were shared during a feature with BBC Sport focusing on Brighton and Hove Albion.

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Brighton and Hove Albion sporting director Mike Cave spoke to BBC Sport regarding the role of data in the club's player recruitment process. The discussion outlines how the Premier League side integrates analytical information alongside other scouting methods to identify talent.

While Brighton is widely known for its data-informed transfer strategy, Cave highlighted that metrics are utilized in conjunction with traditional recruitment elements rather than operating as the sole evaluation tool.

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What role does data play in Brighton’s recruitment?

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