Cameron Paul Jacques Peupion (born 23 September 2002) is an Australian

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player who plays as a midfielder for the academy of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. He plays internationally for Australia under-23's national team.

Club career

Peupion started his career with

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club

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youth side Sydney FC Youth.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Peupion joined the youth academy of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on 1 July 2020. Peupion made his debut for Brighton on 24 August 2022, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute replacing fellow debutant Julio Enciso and assisting

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's first Albion goal in the 3–0 away win over League One side Forest Green Rovers in the

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second round. He made his Premier League debut on 18 May 2023, coming on as a 85th-minute substitute in an eventual 4–1 away loss to Newcastle. He thanked his family for the fantastic reaction of his debut. The "kick-off was at 4.30am for them but they were all up watching," Peupion who is from Sydney. "To feel the support from the people I love back home was really special and I feel very lucky to have them all behind me from Australia," calling his debut "a dream come true" despite the result.

Loan to Cheltenham Town

On 29 August 2023, Peupion signed for League One club

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on a season-long loan deal. He returned to his parent club on 2 January 2024.

International career

Peupion was born in Australia to a French father and English mother. He represented Australia at the

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and at the

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. He is eligible to represent France or England internationally.

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Cameron Peupion
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