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Pascal Gross: Brighton's underrated midfielder
Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross, 35, has been Brighton's best value signing despite low cost and high impact.
In brief
Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross, 35, has been Brighton's best value signing despite low cost and high impact. Pascal Gross, Brighton's 35-year-old midfielder, has created 562 chances in Premier League history and returned to the club after leaving for Borussia Dortmund. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Pascal Gross
Pascal Gross, a 35-year-old midfielder, has been Brighton's best value signing despite low cost and high impact.
Player of the month
Gross won September's Premier League player of the month award after scoring in Brighton's 3-0 win over Arsenal.
Cost and impact
Gross cost Brighton minus £3m and has been involved in 85 Premier League goals over two spells.
Return to Brighton
Gross returned to Brighton in January 2026 for £1.7m after leaving for Borussia Dortmund in 2024.
Goal contributions
Gross has created 562 chances in the Premier League, more than any other player since 1983.
Fan perspective
Brighton fan Maz Mirzadeh says Gross is 'outrageously good and massively underappreciated'.
“When he left for Dortmund, it was like going through a heartbreak and seeing an ex go back to their childhood sweetheart.”
Expert opinion
Danny Murphy, former England midfielder, says Gross is not under the radar and has been appreciated in the Premier League.
“You don't have to play for a big-six team to be appreciated in the Premier League. Gross is not under the radar, because people know how good he is.”
Career impact
Gross has played 73% of Brighton's top-flight games since 1983 and is a key influence in the dressing room.
The key point
Pascal Gross, Brighton's 35-year-old midfielder, has created 562 chances in Premier League history and returned to the club after leaving for Borussia Dortmund.
