Brighton striker Evans Ferguson took to his social media account to celebrate his girlfriend Gracie May Cook’s birthday.
Evans posted a beautiful image of himself and his girlfriend on the beach during the football holiday with the caption “Happy birthday” coupled with a love emoji.
In the image posted on Instagram, Evans was wearing a black shirt and a long white trousers, while his girlfriend, Gracie Cook, was wearing a black long dress.
Gracie has been supportive of the football career of the 19-year-old striker. She had been seen countless times in the Brighton stands watching her boyfriend score goals for his Premier League club.
Evans Ferguson has been a top-notch player since moving to Brighton in 2021. Before he signed a new deal with the Brighton side, big football clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United lined up for the player’s service.
Some of the football clubs were ready to break the bank to sign the striker.
Evans Ferguson Stats
The striker made 113 appearances, scoring 35 goals and creating eight assists in all club competitions. He had received five yellow cards and no red cards so far in his career.
Out of the 35 goals scored, 16 were for Brighton, 18 for Brighton U-23, and one for Brighton U-18.
He made his international debut for Ireland on November 17, 2022. He went on to score three goals in 12 appearances for the country.
Evan Ferguson Family
Evans Ferguson is the son of former professional footballer Barry Ferguson, who played for different football teams like Coventry City, Colchester United, Hartlepool, Northampton, Longford Town, Bohemians, Shamrock Rovers, and Sporting Fingal during his playing career.
Evans’ father was born on September 7, 1979, and he is currently 44 years old. Evans’ mother’s name is Sarah.
The Brighton striker has a sister named Ellie Ferguson. She is currently 21 years old and plays for Ohio Soccer in the United States of America.
Evans Ferguson Contract With Brighton
Ferguson signed a six-year contract with Brighton on November 10, 2023. The contract expires on June 30, 2029.
Evans Ferguson Age
The striker was born on October 19, 2004, in the city of Bettystown, Ireland. He is currently 19 years old with a height of 6 feet and 0 inches.
Other Facts You Need to Know About Evans Ferguson
1. Evans Ferguson and former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas were the only two non-English players to have scored 10 Premier League goals at the age of 18 or younger.
2. Evans Ferguson, in his childhood, was a Manchester United fan. He revealed that his first football hero was Wayne Rooney because of the famous show “Wayne Rooney Street Striker.”
3. In his previous club, Bohemians, Ferguson was formerly a midfielder before he was moved to the striking position when his team was struggling for goals.
4. He is the Ireland’s youngest goal scorer in Premier League history. Ferguson scored his first goal at the age of 18.
