Barry's Scoring Struggles Continue as Everton Seek Consistency
Thierno Barry's inconsistent form continues to be a concern for Everton fans as he scored his first goal of the season against Ipswich Town in Gameweek 5, but squandered a clear-cut chance shortly after.
The 23-year-old French striker arrived at Goodison Park from Villarreal on July 9, 2025, for £27 million and has struggled to replicate his La Liga form in the Premier League. Last season, he scored 8 goals across 38 appearances, starting just 21 of those matches.
Heading into the Ipswich fixture, Barry had logged 327 minutes across the first four matches of the season, scoring just once despite accumulating 2.98 expected goals. This gap between xG and actual output is a statistical fingerprint of a finisher who consistently finds the right positions but not the right finish.
Everton's investment in Barry is significant, with a £27 million transfer fee and a four-year contract tying him to the club through 2029. The team needs him to develop into a reliable center forward, making his inconsistent form all the more frustrating for fans and management alike.