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Bailey Ferguson

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Bailey Ferguson
Personal information
Full name Bailey Ferguson
Date of birth 28 October 2007 (age 18)[1]
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position Forward[2]
Team information
Current team
Auckland FC
Number 28
Youth career
–2017 Olympic FC
–2019 Gold Coast United
2020–2022 Brisbane Roar[3]
–2023 Logan Metro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2026 Eastern Suburbs FC 41 (7)
2026– Auckland FC (OFC) 6 (3)
2026– Auckland FC 2 (0)
2026– Auckland FC Reserves 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 6 June 2026

Bailey Ferguson (born 28 October 2007) an Australian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Auckland FC in the A-League Men.[4]

Early life

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Ferguson began his career in Australia, playing his youth football at Olympic FC.[5] Ferguson moved to Gold Coast United before joining the Brisbane Roar academy at under-13 level in 2020.[6] In 2023, Ferguson played for Logan Metro, featuring in the club's Australia Cup preliminary round campaign. He scored a hat-trick in a 7–1 victory over Nerang Eagles on 18 February 2023.[7]

Club career

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Eastern Suburbs

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Ferguson played senior football for Eastern Suburbs in the Queensland Premier League from 2023.[8] He enjoyed his most prolific campaign in 2025, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in the NPL Queensland, and was subsequently named Football Queensland NPL Young Player of the Year.[9]

Auckland FC

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On 10 December 2025, Ferguson was announced as one of Auckland FC’s first five signings ahead of the club’s inaugural OFC Professional League campaign.[10][11] On 17 January 2026, he came off the bench in Auckland FC’s first OFC Professional League match, scoring in a 3–0 win over South Island United.[12][13] Ferguson later scored in consecutive matches, netting in a 2–0 win over PNG Hekari,[14][15] and a 4–0 victory against Tahiti United.[16][17] His performances in the OFC Professional League earned him inclusion in Auckland FC’s A-League Men squad as a replacement for suspended striker Sam Cosgrove.[18] Ferguson made his A-League debut in the New Zealand derby, a 5–0 win over Wellington Phoenix.[19][20]

On 20 July 2026, Ferguson was promoted to Auckland FC's A-League Men squad on a scholarship contract alongside teammates Isa Prins and Van Fitzharris.[4][21][22]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played on 20 July 2026.[23]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Eastern Suburbs FC 2023 NPL Queensland 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
2024 Queensland Premier League 15 0 0 0 15 0
2025 NPL Queensland 22 7 0 0 0 0 22 7
Total 41 7 0 0 0 0 41 7
Auckland FC (OFC) 2026 OFC Professional League 6 3 6 3
Auckland FC Reserves 2026 Northern League 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Auckland FC 2025–26 A-League Men 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2026–27 A-League Men 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 49 10 0 0 0 0 49 10

    Honours

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    Auckland FC

    Individual

    References

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    1. "Bailey Ferguson – Player Profile". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 3 March 2026. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
    2. "OFC Squad". Auckland FC. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
    3. "Football Queensland statement on Brisbane Roar FC Academy". Football Queensland. 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
    4. 1 2 "Trio promoted to A-League squad after impressive first seasons with the club". Auckland. 2026-07-19. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
    5. Cormack, Michael (2017-04-28). "Meet the nine-year-old soccer player who has already received interest from Barcelona". Archived from the original on 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
    6. "Brisbane Roar Academy 2020 squads: Under 13 & Under 14". Brisbane Roar. 2019-11-27. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
    7. "Logan Metro 7–1 Nerang FC - FQ Football Queensland Match Centre". GameDay. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
    8. "Olympic - Eastern Suburbs Brisbane : Lineups". Bulinews. 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
    9. "State's Best Celebrated at the 2025 Queensland Football Gala". Football Queensland. 2025-10-30. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
    10. "Auckland FC Announce First Five OFC Pro League Players". Auckland. 2025-12-10. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
    11. "Auckland FC reveal five new signings for their OFC Pro League squad". Friends of Football. 2025-12-11. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
    12. "RD1 Game 1: Auckland FC 3 - 0 South Island United". Auckland. 2026-01-17. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
    13. Voerman, Andrew. "Auckland FC beat South Island United in Oceania Pro League's first inter-island derby". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
    14. "Auckland FC score twice in stoppage time to maintain perfect start to OFC Pro League". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
    15. "RD2 Game 1: PNG Hekari 0 - 2 Auckland FC". Auckland. 2026-02-01. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
    16. "RD2 Game 2: Tahiti United 0 - 4 Auckland FC". Auckland. 2026-02-03. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
    17. "Auckland FC beat Tahiti United to make it five wins from five in the Oceania Pro League". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
    18. "Ins and Outs Round 18: Club captain returns, Phoenix lose two internationals". A-Leagues. 2026-02-19. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
    19. "Isuzu UTE A-League Round 18 Match Review". Wellington Phoenix. 2026-02-21. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
    20. "HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland FC crush Phoenix in A-League's demolition derby". Friends of Football. 2026-02-21. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
    21. Voerman, Andrew (2026-07-24). "Auckland FC's extreme makeover nears end as glamour clash with Tottenham Hotspur arrives". Stuff. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
    22. "Another Auckland FC star departs as wait for new coach continues". 1News. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
    23. "Bailey Ferguson – SofaScore". SofaScore. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
    24. jdodd (2026-05-23). "Auckland crowned Isuzu UTE A-League Champions after knocking off Sydney FC". A-Leagues. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
    25. Aotearoa, RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o (2026-06-24). "Double success for Auckland FC as second team wins OFC Pro-League final". RNZ. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
    26. "State's Best Celebrated at the 2025 Queensland Football Gala". Football Queensland. 30 October 2025. Retrieved 8 March 2026.