Evan Ferguson Career, Life, Stats, and Net Worth

Evan Ferguson is a professional footballer who plays for the Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Republic of Ireland on the International level. He is acclaimed as one of the most talented young strikers in the Premier League and United Kingdom. 

The Irish forward arrived at Brighton Academy to mark the beginning of his professional journey on English soil, leaving his home country at the age of just 16. He has already played for some of the most prominent Irish clubs and National team and managed to grab goals as well. 

Evan Ferguson Bio 

Evan Ferguson Early life 

Evan was born on 19 October 2004 in Bettystown — a village in County Meath, Ireland. He is the youngest child of his parents, Berry and Sarah Ferguson. During his early age, he grew up in Bettystown as a Manchester United fan and picked football at the tender age of 4 due to his passion. While displayed impressive skills that prompted his parents to make him join the prestigious academy St. Kevin’s Boys F.C.

Evan Ferguson Career 

Club Career 

Bohemian Football Club

The forward started his journey at St Kevin Boys FC after developing his skills in the academy. Subsequently, Evan Fergusion’s talent opened the doors of Bohemian Football Club, one of the most successful and historic clubs in Ireland. 

In July 2019, Evan made his senior team debut with the club at 14, in a friendly match against Chelsea and eventually secured vital minutes in the Irish top tier with his promising talent he quickly gained recognition. 

Brighton & Hove Albion

Following two years stint in his homeland with the Bohemians, the Premier League came calling the highly-promising striker. In 2021, Brighton signed Evan Ferguson to bolster their youth ranks. He rose through the ranks and made his way up to the first-team set-up at Amex Stadium, debuting in the Carabao Cup in August.

Recently, he signed a fresh long-term contract that will keep him in the club till 2028 following his impressive campaign due to which the Irishman attracted interest from fellow English Clubs. Since his debut, he has made 65 appearances for Seagulls and stole the headline with his sensational hat-trick against Newcastle in the Premier League, at 19, in September 2023.

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International Career 

Evan has represented the Republic of Ireland at various youth levels since the age of 14. He has played with Under-15, Under-17 and Under-21 group teams before earning his first-ever call-up from the Boys in Green and three later since he first appeared for the Under-15 Ireland team. 

The highly talented forward made his International debut for Ireland after coming from the bench against Norway in a 1-2 defeat on November 17.2022. Since then, he has been a regular name in the Irish national team camp achieved 13 caps for the country and scored three goals. 

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Evan Ferguson Family

In Evan Ferguson’s household, there are four family members his father (Barry), mother (Sarah) and elder sibling (Ellie). His father Barry Ferguson was also a professional footballer who played in several English and Irish clubs during his career and his mother is an English. Also, Evan’s sister Ellie Ferguson is also a talented footballer and has represented Ireland women at youth levels.

Evan Ferguson Height

Evan Ferguson is 1.88m (6,3 ft) long in height. 

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Evan Ferguson Net worth

Although, there’s not much information about Evan Ferguson’s net worth, but its estimated to be roughly £2 million.

Evan Ferguson Girlfriend

The Irland international is currently dating Gracie May Cook, who also plays semi-professional football.

Evan Ferguson Honors 

In 2022, he was awarded the FAI Young International Player of the Year accolade for his flights at the International level outside Ireland by the Football Association of Ireland. Also, Evan had won the Brighton & Hove Albion Young Player of the Season in recognition of Ferguson’s 2022-23 campaign with the English club. 

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