
Evan Ferguson (right) celebrating his goal against Israel last September for the Ireland u21 team Credit: Eddie Lennon (ETPhotos)
Watch: Evan Ferguson scores his first Premier League goal
- Macdara Ferris
- Sun, Jan 01 2023
Evan Ferguson provided an end of year present for Ireland football fans as the former Bohemians striker became the youngest Ireland international to score a goal in the Premier League.
“I'm buzzing to get the goal,” said Ferguson who made his league debut back in February becoming the youngest ever player to play Premier League football for Brighton & Hove Albion.
Ferguson ran onto a long ball by Lewis Dunk to slot home the goal beyond Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale.
The first of many @PremierLeague goals for @Evan_Ferguson9... 🤞🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/QeYzzEaMmp
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 1, 2023
His captain praised the player speaking after the 4-2 loss to the Gunners
"He showed where he’s at with the way he took the goal," said Dunk.
"He’s down to earth, a young kid with a great work ethic who gives his all in training and who is going to keep improving. I’m buzzing for him and hopefully there is a lot more to come from him."
Evan Ferguson becomes youngest Irish international to score in Premier League: 'I'm buzzing to get the goal' https://t.co/3vzV9UX0my pic.twitter.com/AoeYM4Vua9
— Extratime.com (@ExtratimeNews) December 31, 2022

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