Evan Ferguson's value dropped from 65 to 25 million euros, he failed to score in 9 matches
The 21-year-old striker has not scored in 9 matches for AS Roma, and was publicly warned by coach Gian Piero Gasperini; Transfermarkt reduced his price from 65 to 25 million euros.
Nine games, no goals and a public warning from Gian Piero Gasperini: Evan Ferguson's rebuild at AS Roma is stuck between expectations and reality. Meanwhile, Transfermarkt has lowered the Irish striker's valuation from €65m to €25m following Serie A adjustments.
Key moment: reminder from Gasperini
Before the midweek round, Roma were second in Serie A and level on points with Napoli – a sign of the immediate influence of Gasperini at Stadio Olimpico, the coach who led Atalanta to Europa League glory in 2024. But in a group of progressive players, Ferguson was a rare low note.
He wasn't even used in the win over Sassuolo last weekend. After the defeat to Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League, Gasperini spoke frankly about his player: "Evan Ferguson has played nine out of 10 of our games. He needs to perform better on the pitch, but his performance was disappointing... We need to be patient, but he has to work harder."
From a hat-trick at Newcastle to a stalemate at Roma
Ferguson exploded at Brighton with a hat-trick against Newcastle United in the Premier League, 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 to start over. However, after nearly three months, the 21-year-old striker has yet to make a professional mark. He has not scored in nine matches for the giallorossi.
The numbers speak for themselves.
The numbers paint a stark picture: at club level, Ferguson has started just 10 times in the last two seasons. At Roma, he has failed to score in nine games, while at international level he has scored three times for Ireland in the same period.
| Category | Index |
|---|---|
| Battle for Roma | 9 |
| Table for Roma | 0 |
| Main player (last 2 seasons, club level) | 10 |
| Table for Ireland (same period) | 3 |
Transfer value plummets
Since his breakout in 2023, Ferguson’s value has jumped from €1m to €65m. According to Transfermarkt’s latest update after adjusting Serie A player values, that figure is now just €25m. However, he remains in Roma’s high-value group (ranked fourth according to the source), reflecting his still-recognised potential.
Impact on Roma and Ferguson's problem
Gasperini has given Ferguson the most minutes of any Roma striker. But as the title race heats up, patience has its limits, especially when the 67-year-old demands immediate results. The recent reminders are clear.
The current picture leaves Ferguson with a simple but stark choice: prove himself on the training pitch and in the coming games, or accept being forgotten in Serie A. The potential is there; the problem is converting it into concrete contributions for a team competing at the top.
