Adam MacDonald from Seagulls Central reacts to Brighton and Hove Albion's new squad numbers for the 2025/26 season.Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed their official squad numbers for the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League season, unveiling several changes and exciting updates as the Seagulls prepare for another campaign in the English top flight. With the club’s eyes firmly set on building upon recent success, fans of Brighton and Hove Albion will be eager to see new signings and familiar faces don fresh numbers in the famous blue and white stripes.Among the most notable squad number changes for Brighton and Hove Albion this season, Jan Paul van Hecke has switched to number 6, taking over a classic centre-back number. Georginio Rutter, the dynamic attacking forward, now wears the number 10 shirt — a clear signal of his importance in Brighton’s creative setup under manager Fabian Hürzeler. New wide-man Yankuba Minteh has taken the iconic number 11, while young talent Jack Hinshelwood steps up with the number 13.Veteran James Milner, still a crucial presence in the Brighton and Hove Albion midfield, takes the number 20 shirt, and Carlos Baleba has moved to number 17, marking his growing influence in the side.The Brighton and Hove Albion transfer news has been buzzing this summer, and new arrivals also bring fresh numbers: Greek striker Stefanos Tzimas claims number 9, while highly rated academy graduate Tommy Watson is assigned number 14. Charalampos Kostoulas takes number 19, Olivier Boscagli wears 21, and Maxim De Cuyper dons 29. Defender Diego Coppola, another shrewd signing, will wear number 42.As Brighton and Hove Albion prepare to face Southampton in Saturday’s pre-season friendly, this updated squad list offers a glimpse into the club's evolving identity. With strong squad depth, new signings, and an ambitious project ahead, the Seagulls look poised for another competitive Premier League season in 2025/26.