Brighton captain Symonds signs new ‘long-term’ deal
Brighton & Hove Albion captain Maisie Symonds has signed a new long-term contract, tying down the Women's Super League club's most established player. The 23-year-old midfielder, who joined from Chelsea in 2021, has become a key figure both on and off the pitch since taking the captaincy last season, with head coach Dario Vidosic saying she is central to the club's ambition of becoming a top-four WSL side.
Symonds has made 103 appearances for Brighton and captained the team to their first-ever Women's FA Cup final in May, where they faced Manchester City at Wembley. She has represented England at under-21 level and earned her first senior call-up in March 2025. The news follows Brighton's earlier announcement of plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, costing an estimated £75-80m, underlining the club's broader investment in the women's game.
- Brighton captain Maisie Symonds signs new long-term contract
- She has made 103 appearances since joining from Chelsea in 2021
- Comes amid Brighton's plans for a new £75-80m women's stadium
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Maisie Symonds is the captain of Brighton & Hove Albion's women's team and one of the club's most important players since joining from Chelsea in 2021. The 23-year-old midfielder has made over 100 appearances for the club and has recently earned recognition at senior international level with England.
Brighton's women's team has experienced rapid growth in recent seasons and has established itself as an emerging force in English women's football. The club's highlight came last May when they reached their first-ever Women's FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley, and they are now targeting consistent top-four finishes in the Women's Super League.
The club has signalled broader ambitions beyond the pitch as well. Brighton recently announced plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, a major investment estimated at £75-80 million that reflects the club's commitment to the women's game.