Amario Cozier-Duberry’s loan performance at Middlesbrough is giving Brighton & Hove Albion fans a glimpse of a promising future. The 20-year-old winger has scored two goals already this season, reinforcing the club’s reputation for developing attacking talent.
He joined Middlesbrough on a season-long loan in the summer after signing for Brighton in 2024. His early impact includes a goal where he weaved around multiple defenders. A Middlesbrough supporter, posting online as @elsmfc, highlighted his quality. “His decision-making is unbelievable, considering that Boro fans will know about watching Adama Traore run down the wing with pace, and taking on players,” they said.
Brighton's development model at work
Cozier-Duberry’s form arrives as Brighton balances its squad planning. The club has a track record of signing players and selling them for significant profit. That model is in focus with Gambian forward Yankuba Minteh linked with a potential departure, having been courted by Liverpool in recent windows. If Minteh leaves, a successful loan for Cozier-Duberry could see him return as a ready-made option for the right side. The early signs are positive, with some comparisons being drawn to the immediate impact Kaoru Mitoma made upon his arrival at the Amex Stadium.
The young Englishman’s pedigree is strong. He is a former Arsenal academy graduate, once likened to being the ‘next Bukayo Saka’. Last season, while on loan at Bolton Wanderers, he contributed to 18 goals. He also scored for England’s Men’s Under-21s in a 4-2 win over Kazakhstan last Friday. This blend of club and international form fuels optimism about his long-term prospects.
Squad context and next steps
Brighton’s first-team squad, currently third in the Premier League with 10 points from five games, has other options for depth. New signing Femi Azeez, brought in for the right side, is yet to make an appearance. Will Lankshear provides another attacking option up front. The team’s strong start, which includes a 3-0 win over Arsenal in their last match, provides a stable platform while monitoring loan progress.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side now prepares for an away trip to face Sunderland on 10 October. As that match approaches, the club’s recruitment team will continue to track Cozier-Duberry’s development at Middlesbrough, assessing whether he can follow the path of other Brighton successes.
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