The most improved U23 players from Republic of Ireland, ranked on Field Insider.
E. Ferguson of AS Roma is the standout for raw talent across U23 players from Republic of Ireland, with a Field Insider Rating of 82.6, and J. Kenny leads the scoring with 6 goals.
The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: E. Ferguson has improved his Season rating most, up +28.1 on last season, while J. Hodge's scouting Rating has risen fastest, +10.7 over the same span. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.
By our market-value index, Conor McManus of Brentford is the most valuable name in this group at 77.9.
| # | Player | Team | Age | ΔSsN | Season | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E. FergusonCentre-forward |  AS Roma | 21 | +28.1 24/25→25/26 | 33597.9% | 835.4% |
| 2 | F. EboseleFull-back |  Başakşehir | 23 | +11.9 24/25→25/26 | 21136.8% | 4332.3% |
| 3 | D. BurnsAttacking midfielder |  Grimsby | 23 | +11.2 24/25→25/26 | 14487% | 3421.3% |
| 4 | S. CurtisFull-back |  Chesterfield | 20 | +10.4 24/25→25/26 | 18142.5% | 3321.3% |
| 5 | A. OchoaDefensive midfielder |  Malaga | 19 | +10.2 24/25→25/26 | 15212.5% | 6714.2% |
| 6 | J. HodgeCentral midfielder |  Tondela | 23 | +10 24/25→25/26 | 2282.6% | 5524.4% |
| 7 | D. DuffyCentral midfielder | Chesterfield | 23 | +9.7 24/25→25/26 | 17126% | 333.1% |
| 8 | A. EmakhuAttacking midfielder |  Millwall | 22 | +5.2 24/25→25/26 | 1198.1% | 653.7% |
| 9 | J. AbankwahFull-back |  Watford | 22 | +3.9 24/25→25/26 | 1827.5% | 675.4% |
| 10 | S. ArmstrongWinger |  Bristol City | 23 | +3.1 24/25→25/26 | 1427.9% | 643.8% |
| 11 | A. ThibautWinger |  Crewe | 22 | +3.1 24/25→25/26 | 863.3% | 311% |
| 12 | O. O'NeillAttacking midfielder |  Leyton Orient | 23 | +2.7 24/25→25/26 | 2611.6% | 472.9% |
| 13 | T. AdaramolaFull-back | Leyton Orient | 22 | +1.9 24/25→25/26 | 1613.2% | 4326.3% |
| 14 | A. MacNultyCentre-back |  PEC Zwolle | 23 | +1.7 24/25→25/26 | 305.9% | 715.7% |
| 15 | C. HayesAttacking midfielder |  Peterborough | 23 | +0.6 24/25→25/26 | 144.5% | 442.4% |
| 16 | J. PatrickDefensive midfielder |  Reims | 22 | -1.8 24/25→25/26 | 624.3% | 5515% |
| 17 | D. CostelloeCentre-forward |  Wigan | 23 | -2.8 24/25→25/26 | 1318.2% | 440.7% |
| 18 | S. NegruFull-back |  Tranmere | 23 | -5.3 24/25→25/26 | 2417.9% | 322.6% |
| 19 | Joshua KeeleyGoalkeeper |  Luton | 23 | -8 24/25→25/26 | 2424.7% | 531% |
| 20 | T. CannonCentre-forward |  Sheffield Utd | 23 | -11.8 24/25→25/26 | 2234.6% | 647.2% |
| 21 | S. RoughanFull-back |  Huddersfield | 22 | -14.1 24/25→25/26 | 2338.5% | 508% |
| 22 | C. KavanaghCentre-forward |  Oldham | 22 | -18 24/25→25/26 | 1162.7% | 3115.1% |
| 23 | D. OkagbueCentre-back | Peterborough | 22 | -20.1 24/25→25/26 | 1951.8% | 4513.6% |
