Georginio Rutter came through Rennes’ academy before moving to Hoffenheim in 2021, where he developed into a skilful, direct forward in the Bundesliga.
Leeds United signed him in 2023 for a club-record fee, and he was one of their best players in the Championship. Brighton bought him in 2024. He is known for his close control, dribbling and creativity, and he can play as a striker or behind the front line.
Rutter has represented France at youth level.
Career in numbers
Across 7 seasons of senior club football, beginning in 2020/21, Rutter has played 206 matches and scored 31 goals for 4 clubs. His most productive season in front of goal was 2023/24, when he scored 8 times in 51 games for Leeds United. So far in 2026/27 he has made 4 appearances for Brighton & Hove Albion. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.