Evan Ferguson

Evan Ferguson is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brighton & Hove Albion. As of 2026, his net worth is estimated at around $1.5 million, reflecting his Premier League wages and transfer value as a young player still building his career.

Early Life & Family

Evan Ferguson was born on October 19, 2004, in Drogheda, Ireland. He comes from a footballing family — his father, Barry Ferguson, was a professional player for Coventry City and other clubs, and his great-uncle is former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff. Evan began his youth career at age four with St Kevin’s Boys in Dublin before joining Bohemians at age nine.

Rise to Fame

Ferguson made his senior debut for Bohemians in a friendly against Chelsea at just 14 years old in July 2019, becoming the club’s youngest-ever player. He joined Brighton from Bohemians in January 2021 at age 16 and made his senior Brighton debut later that year under manager Graham Potter. His breakthrough 2022-23 season, in which he scored 10 goals across all competitions, made him both Ireland’s and Brighton’s youngest-ever Premier League goalscorer.

Career History

Ferguson has made 60 league appearances for Brighton across five seasons, scoring 13 league goals, though his momentum has repeatedly been disrupted by injuries. He was loaned to West Ham United for the 2024-25 season before joining Serie A club AS Roma on a season-long loan in July 2025. That loan was cut short by persistent ankle injuries — he made 22 appearances across all competitions for Roma, scoring five goals — and Roma chose not to exercise a reported 40 million euro purchase option, sending Ferguson back to Brighton in 2026 for the 2026-27 season.

How They Built Their Wealth

Ferguson’s earnings come from his Brighton salary and loan-related wage arrangements at West Ham and Roma, along with a contract that runs through June 2029 and is reported to be worth roughly £8.58 million over its remaining term.

Personal Life

Ferguson has represented the Republic of Ireland at under-15 through under-21 level and made his senior international debut as a substitute against Norway in November 2022. His football lineage runs deep, with his father and great-uncle both having played professionally for Irish and English clubs.

With a fresh start back at Brighton after an injury-hit loan spell in Italy, Evan Ferguson’s net worth stands at an estimated $1.5 million as of 2026, with significant upside if he can stay healthy.