Evan Ferguson is a generational talent! Brighton star matches incredible Wayne Rooney Premier League record by scoring opener against Fulham
Evan Ferguson became the first teenager since Wayne Rooney to score 10 or more Premier League goals in a calendar year.
WHAT HAPPENED? The 19-year-old striker scored the opening goal for Brighton against Fulham on Sunday and in the process became the first teenager since Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney to score 10 or more goals in a calendar year.
Rooney, as a teenager, netted 11 goals for the Red Devils in 2005 while Ferguson now has 10 goals for Brighton in 2023.
10 — Evan Ferguson is the first teenager to score 10+ goals in a single calendar year in the Premier League since Wayne Rooney in 2005 (11). Future. pic.twitter.com/CfnFgy6sRT
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The Seagulls can also boast of having the most number of goals scored by teenagers in the calendar year. Out of the 23 goals scored by teenagers in 2023, Brighton account for 15 of them.
15 — There have been 23 goals scored by teenagers in the Premier League in 2023, with Brighton accounting for 15 of them (65%).
15 — Brighton
2 — Aston Villa, Leeds, Man Utd
1 — Burnley, Chelsea
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WHAT NEXT? Roberto De Zerbi's side will be next seen in action on November 4 in the Premier League when they take on Everton.
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