Evan Ferguson's value plummets from 65 million euros to 25 million euros, after failing to score in 9 matches.
The 21-year-old striker has yet to score in 9 games for AS Roma, and has been publicly reprimanded by coach Gian Piero Gasperini; Transfermarkt has lowered his valuation from 65 to 25 million euros.
Nine games, no goals, and a public reminder from Gian Piero Gasperini: Evan Ferguson's rebuilding journey at AS Roma is stuck between expectations and reality. Meanwhile, Transfermarkt has lowered the Irish striker's valuation from €65 million to €25 million following adjustments for Serie A.
The crucial moment: a reminder from Gasperini
Before the midweek match, Roma were second in Serie A, level on points with Napoli – a testament to Gasperini's immediate impact at the Stadio Olimpico, the manager who led Atalanta to victory in the 2024 Europa League. But against this backdrop of a improving team, Ferguson was a rare low point.
In the win against Sassuolo last weekend, he wasn't even used. After the defeat against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League, Gasperini spoke frankly about his player: “Evan Ferguson has played in 9 out of 10 games for the team. He needs to perform better on the pitch, but his recent performances have been disappointing... We need patience, but he has to work harder.”
From a hat-trick at Newcastle to a stalemate at Roma
Ferguson had a breakout season at Brighton, scoring a hat-trick against Newcastle United in the Premier League, at a time when he was valued at £100 million. But his form quickly declined: last season, his loan spell at West Ham was a failure with no goals; back at Brighton, he lost his place under Fabian Hurzeler.
Joining Roma on loan was seen as a chance for a fresh start. However, after almost three months, the 21-year-old striker has yet to make a professional impact. He has yet to score in 9 matches for the Giallorossi.
The data speaks for itself.
The numbers paint a clear picture of the situation: at club level, Ferguson has only started 10 games in the last two seasons. At Roma, he's gone nine games without scoring, while at international level, he has scored three goals for Ireland during the same period.
| Category | Index |
|---|---|
| Match for Roma | 9 |
| Goal for Roma | 0 |
| First-choice player (last 2 seasons, club level) | 10 |
| Goals for the Ireland national team (same period) | 3 |
Transfer values plummet.
Since his surge in 2023, Ferguson's value has skyrocketed from €1 million to €65 million. According to Transfermarkt's latest update following the Serie A player valuation adjustments, that figure is now only €25 million. Even so, he remains among Roma's most valuable players (ranked fourth according to this source), reflecting his continued recognition of his potential.
The impact on Roma and Ferguson's dilemma.
Gasperini gave Ferguson the most playing time among Roma's forwards. But as the race for the top spot heated up, patience ran out, especially when the 67-year-old manager demanded immediate high performance. Recent reminders were a clear message.
The current situation presents Ferguson with a simple but harsh choice: prove himself in training and in upcoming matches, or accept being forgotten in Serie A. The potential is there; the challenge is to translate it into concrete contributions to a team competing at the top.
