Maxim De Cuyper

Maxim De Cuyper contract and transfer fees

Maxim De Cuyper's contract with Brighton & Hove Albion runs until 30 June 2030 (43 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2030, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Maxim De Cuyper has moved for €20m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (1 paid transfer). The biggest: €20m, Club Brugge to Brighton & Hove Albion, Jul 2025.

Brighton & Hove Albion paid €20m for Maxim De Cuyper in July 2025. His value is now €26m, €6m above the fee. That is €426k per appearance across his 47 for them so far.

Maxim De Cuyper transfer history and what each club made

• Club NXT U23 · sold to Club Brugge for an undisclosed fee (Jan 2020)
• Club Brugge · signed from Club NXT U23 for an undisclosed fee (Jan 2020) · sold to Brighton & Hove Albion for €20m (Jul 2025)
• Brighton & Hove Albion · signed from Club Brugge for €20m (Jul 2025) · current club

Maxim De Cuyper injury record and availability

Maxim De Cuyper has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Maxim De Cuyper has played 827 of a possible 900 minutes (92%): 10 starts and 10 appearances in 10 games, average rating 7.23.

Since 2020, Maxim De Cuyper has had 6 injury spells: 56 days out and 11 games missed.

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: 2 spells, 15 days out, 3 games missed
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 12 days out, 2 games missed

Brighton & Hove Albion injury list

Maxim De Cuyper international career: Belgium caps

Maxim De Cuyper has 28 senior caps for Belgium (1,811 minutes, 21 starts), the first in June 2024.

Last 12 months: 14 caps, 10 starts, 872 minutes in 16 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 9 Oct 2026.