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**Brighton Women’s longest-serving player Maisie Symonds has been named first-team captain for the 2025/26 season.**
Symonds joined Albion in 2021 and has gone on to make 74 appearances for the club. Having regularly represented England U-23s, she received her first Lionesses call-up last season.
**Head Coach Dario Vidosic said:** “We’re delighted that Maise has accepted the role of being the squad’s captain. She’s been at the club for five seasons and really embodies everything that Brighton stands for.
“Her leadership on and off the pitch is admirable and she understands the importance of this role and will help drive the standards of the team both on and off the pitch every day. She’s loved by the fans, respected by staff and players and we’re incredibly proud of her.”
**The 22-year-old **n**ew captain said:** “It’s a really nice feeling to know that the people you work with and respect have that belief in you.
“To be the captain is a massive role, I feel overwhelmed with happiness at the moment.
“There is a lot of experienced players within the squad and I’m sure I will continue to lean on them, not only me but every single member of the squad. Everyone will lead in different moments; everyone will have to pick each other up. Everyone has a different role to play but I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”