Pascal Groß has won the EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Month award for September 2026, claiming the prize after recording five goal involvements during an undefeated month for Brighton & Hove Albion. bbc.com reported that the 35-year-old midfielder scored twice and provided three assists as the Seagulls climbed to third in the league table.
The veteran midfielder secured the honor following public votes on the EA SPORTS website combined with a panel of football experts, as detailed by premier.league.com.
Lewis Dunk wins Guinness Goal of the Month
The club’s success extended further when Lewis Dunk won the Guinness Goal of the Month award for a long-range strike against Coventry City, making Brighton only the fifth team in Premier League history to sweep Player, Manager, and Goal of the Month awards simultaneously, according to premier.league.com. Groß also joined Ilkay Gundogan, Leroy Sane, and Jurgen Klinsmann as the fourth German player to win the monthly accolade.
A Storied Career Resurgence at the Amex
Groß returned to Brighton on 2 January 2026 after a stint at Borussia Dortmund where he made 66 appearances, scoring once and providing 17 assists. bbc.com noted that at age 34 upon his return, many viewed the move as a career swansong before he dispelled doubts with consistent performances.
Former midfielder Danny Murphy told bbc.com that Groß relies on intelligence and technical execution rather than raw pace, utilizing clever turns and quick passes to find space. This vision helped him create 15 Premier League chances during the run, matching Chelsea’s Joao Pedro for top-flight goal contributions with three goals and three assists over the broader campaign.
Elite Company Among Older Award Winners
At 35 years old, Groß became the sixth-oldest player to win the Premier League Player of the Month award. premier.league.com outlined that he sits behind Stuart Pearce and Teddy Sheringham at 38, Cristiano Ronaldo at 37, Gianfranco Zola at 36, and Paul Scholes, who won it at 35 but was six months older than Groß.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who held the previous Premier League club sweep before Brighton?
AFC Bournemouth was the last club to sweep Player, Manager, and Goal of the Month awards simultaneously in January 2025 through Justin Kluivert, Andoni Iraola, and David Brooks, per premier.league.com records.
How many minutes has Pascal Groß played for Brighton this season?
Groß has played every single minute for Brighton across all competitions, totaling eight matches played alongside nearly 60 kilometers of running distance in the Premier League, according to bbc.com.
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