Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Diego Gómez is putting together one of the most encouraging breakout seasons among South American players in England, and his growing influence is now being recognised beyond the Premier League.
The 22-year-old arrived from Inter Miami with promise, but his adaptation has been quicker than many expected. He has steadily earned trust within Brighton’s midfield rotation and is now contributing with both numbers and presence.
Gómez has made 28 appearances this season, accumulating around 1,950 minutes on the pitch. In that time, he’s scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists. He’s also created 32 chances across competitions, underlining his increasing involvement in attacking phases.
That balance is making him a more complete midfielder with each passing month.
There is already growing transfer noise around him as well. Paraguayan journalist Erwin Velázquez has previously stated that Manchester City have carried out exploratory checks on the midfielder. According to him, scouts have been attending Brighton matches regularly to monitor his development.
Meanwhile, local outlet Versus has gone further. They claim Diego Gómez is expected to join one of England’s Big Six clubs after the World Cup.
Velázquez has also pointed to Brighton’s position in the market. He stressed that the club operates as a selling side, which naturally fuels speculation about a move to a bigger team.
Praise from Gerardo Martino
Argentine manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino has now added his voice to the growing list of admirers. Speaking to Paraguayan outlet Urbana Sports, the Atlanta United manager highlighted both Gómez’s development and his importance at Brighton.
“In national teams like Paraguay, the secret is in the group. Miguel is doing well and I see Diego Gómez becoming more and more important at Brighton.”
Martino also gave a clear tactical view of how he would use the midfielder.
“If I played with a 4-3-3, I would use Diego Gómez as the left-sided interior”, he explained. “He is a player who impresses a lot. He is very good in all phases of the game.”
The praise became even more specific when discussing Gómez’s physical output and defensive work.
“He is one of those players who breaks the GPS. When he presses, out of every four balls, he wins two. His shot can break the goal. He is good in almost every aspect of the game.”
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Diego Gómez is becoming a more important asset for Brighton with each passing week.
His statistical output is improving. His tactical understanding is developing. More importantly, he is showing he can handle the physical and tactical demands of English football.
For Paraguay, the implications are significant. Diego Gómez is on course to arrive at the World Cup as the team’s leading midfielder. His mix of energy, defensive work and attacking contribution gives him a central role in how the national team can compete.
Martino’s comments reinforce that trajectory. They also highlight how quickly Gómez has moved from a promising signing to a player with real influence at both club and international level.
Brighton, meanwhile, may feel they are only starting to see what he can become.
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