Evan Joe Ferguson is a professional footballer who plays for the Serie A club AS Roma on loan and the Republic of Ireland at the International level. He is acclaimed as one of the most talented young strikers in the 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 the National team, and managed to score goals as well.
The centre forward was born on 19 October 2004 in Bettystown, Meath, Ireland. Evan Ferguson nationality is Irish; he has represented his nation, Ireland, at various youth levels apart senior team in his career. Even though Evan Ferguson age is just 20, he plays with great maturity. Evan Ferguson height is 6 ft 2 in and his tall physique helps him in many ways on the field. The player’s recent loan to the historic Italian club AC Roma could turn out to be a turning point in his career.
Evan Ferguson weight is 78 kg. Although he is in the initial phases of his football career, his current performance clearly indicates that he is a player with immense potential to become the best player in the future. Evan Ferguson biography captures his rise in both club and international levels at a very young age.
In Evan Ferguson family, there are four 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 English. Also, Evan’s sister Ellie Ferguson is a talented footballer and has represented Ireland women at youth levels.
Evan was born in Bettystown, a village in County Meath, Ireland. He is the youngest child of his parents, Berry and Sarah Ferguson. He grew up in Bettystown as a Manchester United fan and picked up football at the tender age of 4 due to his passion. Evan Ferguson family were happy about his passion for football. While displayed impressive skills that prompted his parents to make him join the prestigious academy St. Kevin’s Boys F.C.
Evan Ferguson career journey began at St Kevin's Boys FC after developing his skills in the academy. Subsequently, Evan Ferguson’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.
Following a two-year stint in his homeland with the Bohemians, the Premier League came calling for 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 the Seagulls and stole the headline with his sensational hat-trick against Newcastle in the Premier League, at 19, in September 2023.
Evan Ferguson career summary tells his representation of the Republic of Ireland at various youth levels since the age of 14. He has played with the Under-15, Under-17 and Under-21 teams before earning his first-ever call-up from the Boys in Green in 2022.
The highly talented forward made his International debut for the Ireland senior team 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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