Maxim De Cuyper is a Belgian football player born in 2000.
He plays as a full-back or left midfielder for Brighton & Hove Albion and the Belgium national team.
De Cuyper made his professional debut for Club Brugge against Manchester United in February 2020.
Biography
Early Life and Development
Maxim Peter M. De Cuyper, born in 2000, is a Belgian professional footballer who has made significant strides in his career as a defender. He began his football journey at the youth academy of Club Brugge, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for the game.
Club Career
De Cuyper made his professional debut for Club Brugge on February 20, 2020, in a UEFA Europa League match against Manchester United, where he showcased his potential by playing 73 minutes in a 1–1 draw. Following this, he played for Club NXT, Brugge's reserve team, before embarking on a loan spell at K.V.C. Westerlo for the 2021–22 season, which was extended into the 2022–23 season. His performances earned him a contract extension with Club Brugge through 2025. In July 2025, De Cuyper transferred to Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, marking a new chapter in his career.
International Career
On the international stage, De Cuyper represented Belgium at various youth levels, including the under-16, under-19, and under-21 teams. He made his senior debut for the Belgium national team on June 5, 2024, in a friendly match against Montenegro, contributing to a 2–0 victory. He scored his first goal for the national team in a 2–2 draw against Italy on October 10, 2024, and was part of the squad for the 2024 Euros, although he remained an unused substitute throughout the tournament.
Legacy and Achievements
De Cuyper's career is marked by notable achievements, including winning the Belgian Pro League in the 2023–24 season and the Belgian Cup in 2024–25 with Club Brugge. His journey reflects a promising future in football, with aspirations to make a lasting impact both at the club and international levels.
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Career & Clubs
De Cuyper made his debut for the Belgium national team on 5 June 2024 in a friendly against Montenegro. He played the full game in a 2–0 victory at King Baudouin Stadium. De Cuyper was selected for the Belgium National team for the 2024 Euros, but was an unused substitute in all 4 of Belgium's games. De Cuyper scored his first goal for Belgium in a 2–2 draw against Italy on 10 October 2024.
Club Brugge
De Cuyper began his career at the youth academy of Club Brugge. On 20 February 2020, De Cuyper made his professional debut for Brugge against Manchester United in the first-leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32. He started and played 73 minutes as Club Brugge drew 1–1. De Cuyper was then a starter again for Brugge in the second leg of the tie and played the whole match as Brugge fell 0–5. On 30 August 2020, De Cuyper made his debut for Club NXT, Brugge's reserve team, in Belgian First Division B. He came on as a 64th-minute substitute as Brugge were defeated 2–2. On 4 February 2022, Club Brugge announced that they had extended de Cuyper's contract through 2025.
Westerlo (loan)
On 2 August 2021, he joined Westerlo on loan for the 2021–22 season. The loan was extended for the 2022–23 season.
Brighton & Hove Albion
On 5 July 2025, De Cuyper transferred to Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed transfer fee, signing a five-year contract. On 16 August, he made his debut for the club in a 1–1 draw against Fulham in the league.
Club
As of match played 10 October 2026
International
As of match played 2 October 2026
As of match played 4 September 2025 Belgium score listed first, score column indicates score after each De Cuyper goal.
- Club
- Club Brugge K.V. (2020–2025)
- Club
- K.V.C. Westerlo (2021–2023)
- Club
- Belgium national under-16 association football team (2016–2016)
- Club
- Belgium national under-19 football team (2018–2018)
- Club
- Belgium national under-21 football team (2022–2023)
- Club
- Club NXT (2020–2021)
- Club
- Belgium men's national football team (2024–)
- Club
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2025–)
- National team
- Belgium
Legacy
Club Brugge
Belgian Pro League: 2023–24 Belgian Cup: 2024–25 Belgian Super Cup: 2021 Westerlo
Belgian First Division B: 2021–22
Clubs
- Belgium men's national football team2024current
- Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.2025current
- Belgium national under-16 association football team2016–2016
- Belgium national under-19 football team2018–2018
- Club Brugge K.V.2020–2025
- Club NXT2020–2021
- K.V.C. Westerlo2021–2023
- Belgium national under-21 football team2022–2023
Played together with
Aaron ConnollyBrighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Aaron HughesBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2014–2015
Abdoulay DiabyClub Brugge K.V. · 2015–2018
Abdul RazakBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2012–2012- Adalberto Hilário Ferreira NetoK.V.C. Westerlo · 2007–2007
Adam ChicksenBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2013
Adam El-AbdBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2003–2014
Adam LallanaBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2020–2024
Adam VirgoBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2000–2005- Adam VirgoBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2008–2010
Adam WebsterBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 2019
Ade AkinbiyiBrighton & Hove Albion F.C. · 1994–1994
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Maxim Peter M. De Cuyper is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a full-back or left midfielder for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Belgium national team.
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