Field Insider
65
10.5%
Ratingi
18.1
±0%
Seasoni
36.7
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameLewis Ferguson
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalityScotland
Age27
Date of birth24 Aug 1999
BirthplaceHamilton
Height181 cm
Shirt number#19
ClubBologna
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Defensive midfielder

Season stats

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7
Appearances
0
Goals
0
Assists
630
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Bologna.

Scout report

Squad depthDefensive midfielder

L. Ferguson is a 27-year-old defensive midfielder at Bologna, rated 59.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 48th of 115 on scout potential in the Serie A. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (47% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.52 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ferguson.

Judged on this season alone, Ferguson graded 18 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 4th of 6 of the 6 defensive midfielders in the Serie A, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 2.519 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 18 → 18). Over the 7 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2021/22.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 59, top 34% of the 6 defensive midfielders in the Serie A. At 27 Ferguson is in his prime years, and a market index of 36.7 reflects that trajectory.

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Past his 2021/22 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2021/22Trending downStreaky
Current potentialTop 34% defensive midfielders · Serie ACurrent season4th of 6 defensive midfielders · Serie A4th-best defensive midfielder in the Serie A48th in the Serie A · potential2nd-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Serie A
59.2
Ratingi
2nd of 6 defensive midfielders
18.1
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
47%
Minutes
rotation minutes
2.52
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Bologna finished 8th of 20 · a mid-table side

27
Apps
2.52
Def. / 90
26
Tackles
11
Interceptions
6
Clean sheets

2.52 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 6 clean sheets across 27 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 89.6/100).

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 47% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

With a Rating of 59.2, Ferguson carries the 2nd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Serie A (top 34%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.52 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1—

Passing

Assists0—

Defending

Tackles26—
Interceptions11—
Blocks8—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards6
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.