Ashley Luke Barnes
Ashley Luke Barnes anchors Burnley's attack as a centre-forward, attacking space and holding up the ball to feed teammates. Ashley Barnes rejoined Burnley in early 2025 to provide veteran leadership and a physical presence. He anchors attacks from the front. Barnes attacks space and threatens the back line in many setups. A turning point came with a FA Cup brace on January 10, 2026. He wins duels and adds defensive work rate from the front, and he has represented Austria U20. He links play with one-touch layoffs and checks short then spins in behind. Ashley Barnes remains a Burnley option to finish moves and get shots off quickly.
Xtra rating
1670
Global rank
4679
Updated: 21 March 2026
Country of Birth
England
Preferred Foot
N/A
Agent
N/A
Latest Signing Fee
Signed
Date of Birth
30 October 1989
Position
Centre-Forward
Shoes
N/A
Wage
£1,560,000
Season snapshot
Overall season statistics (all competitions).
| Season | Matches | Minutes | Goals | Assists | G/90 | A/90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 182 | 2 | 0 | 0.99 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 468 | 1 | 1 | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| 2023 | 39 | 2711 | 6 | 5 | 0.2 | 0.17 |
| 2022 | 44 | 2313 | 8 | 5 | 0.31 | 0.19 |
| 2021 | 25 | 863 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 25 | 1511 | 3 | 0 | 0.18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 1361 | 6 | 0 | 0.4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 37 | 2386 | 12 | 2 | 0.45 | 0.08 |
| 2017 | 36 | 2157 | 9 | 0 | 0.38 | 0 |
| 2016 | 29 | 1792 | 6 | 2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2015 | 8 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 37 | 2576 | 5 | 0 | 0.17 | 0 |
| 2013 | 45 | 2837 | 9 | 0 | 0.29 | 0 |
| 2012 | 39 | 2682 | 9 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 50 | 3696 | 14 | 0 | 0.34 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6 | 493 | 2 | 0 | 0.37 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 997 | 4 | 0 | 0.36 | 0 |
| 2008 | 15 | 994 | 1 | 0 | 0.09 | 0 |
Form - Last 10 games
Strengths Analysis Season 2024
Role: AttackerTop attributes (percentile)
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
Recent Matches
Premier League - Turf Moor, Burnley, England
FA Cup - Turf Moor, Burnley, England
Teams
Transfers
02 Jan 2025
Free Transfer
Norwich
Burnley
01 Jul 2023
Free
Burnley
Norwich
10 Jan 2014
N/A
Brighton
Burnley
08 Jul 2010
N/A
Plymouth
Brighton
27 Mar 2010
Loan
Plymouth
Brighton
01 Feb 2009
N/A
Eastbourne Borough
Plymouth
27 Nov 2008
Loan
Plymouth
Eastbourne Borough
04 Mar 2008
Loan
Plymouth
Salisbury City
02 Jan 2008
Loan
Plymouth
Oxford United
Honors
