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De Zerbi hails Ferguson potential as Arsenal set pace

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi described Evan Ferguson as a player with big potential after the Irish teenager scored his first Premier League goal in their 4-2 loss to Arsenal at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 31 Dec 22

Evan Ferguson - a scorer of headed goals; a rare commodity in the modern game

'A good prospect' - Kenny expects call-up will aid Evan

Stephen Kenny explained his decision to bring untested striker Evan Ferguson into the Ireland squad ahead of the upcoming friendly fixtures against Norway and Malta.

Soccer • 10 Nov 22

Ferguson signs new long-term deal with Brighton

Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Evan Ferguson has celebrated his 18th birthday by signing a new three-and-a-half year deal with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Soccer • 19 Oct 22

Ferguson unfazed as Ireland travel to Israel

There were few who would have predicted Evan Ferguson and Aaron Connolly to start up front alongside each other during the course of the under-21 European Championship qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 25 Sep 22

Evan Ferguson is ready for a huge tie against Israel

High-flying Ferguson eager for Israel showdown

Republic of Ireland under-21 international Evan Ferguson believes that his side's European Championship play-offs against Israel has fallen at just the right time with the Irish squad at full strength and bang in form.

Soccer • 22 Sep 22

Festy Ebosele is included in the Ireland U21 squad

Connolly, Ebosele and Connell named in Under-21 squad

Aaron Connolly, Festy Ebosele and Luca Connell have all been included in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for their European Championship play-offs against Israel next week.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22

Evan Ferguson put himself in the spotlight with his first goal for Brighton on Wednesday night

Ferguson's potential leaves Potter purring

Nascent talent Evan Ferguson has received glowing praise from Brighton manager Graham Potter after opening his goal-scoring account for the Premier League club in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat of Forest Green in the Carabao Cup.

Soccer • 25 Aug 22

Evan Ferguson celebrates with team-mate Andy Moran after scoring Brighton's third goal

Carabao Cup: Ferguson on target in Brighton victory

Evan Ferguson scored his first senior goal for Brighton and Hove Albion as they dispatched Forest Green Rovers 3-0 in the Carabao Cup second round.

Soccer • 24 Aug 22

Evan Ferguson in action at the Hawthorns

Evan Ferguson helps spark Brighton comeback win

Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Evan Ferguson set up Brighton's equaliser as they fought back to beat West Brom 2-1 and reach the FA Cup fourth round after extra time.

Soccer • 08 Jan 22

Evan Ferguson is making impressive strides

Brighton boss Potter: Evan Ferguson has a big future

Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter says Irish teenager Evan Ferguson has "a big future" as the former Bohemians striker edges closer to making his Premier League debut.

Soccer • 01 Jan 22

Aaron Connolly played 61 minutes before being substituted

Connolly starts yet Brighton's winless run continues

Brighton's winless run stretched to a club-record 11 Premier League games after Romain Saiss' first-half strike earned Wolves a deserved 1-0 success at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Dec 21

Aaron Connolly looks likely to be back in fold for Brighton on Saturday

Connolly close to return as Potter lauds Evan Ferguson

Aaron Connolly is likely to come back into the Brighton and Hove Albion squad for Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton but boss Graham Potter has vowed to be patient when it comes to elevating Evan Ferguson to the first team.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

Evan Ferguson's progress has been hugely impressive

Irish U21 boss Crawford excited by prodigious Ferguson

Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Jim Crawford has admitted his huge excitement at the emergence of 16-year-old striker Evan Ferguson.

Soccer • 06 Sep 21

Evan Ferguson in Premier League 2 action with Brighton in February

Evan Ferguson among newcomers to Ireland U21 squad

Jim Crawford has handed maiden Republic of Ireland Under-21 call-ups to six players including Brighton's Evan Ferguson for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Luxembourg.

Soccer • 27 Aug 21

Evan Ferguson was on the mark in Brighton's 6-1 drubbing of West Ham

Ferguson bags first Brighton goal in Premier League 2

Evan Ferguson scored his first goal for Brighton and Hove Albion since his move from Bohemians last month, helping their under-23s to a 6-1 defeat of West Ham United in the Premier League 2.

Soccer • 05 Feb 21

Evan Ferguson