Calf Injury
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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
1672
Global rank
4393
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
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
Injuries & Sidelined
Calf Injury
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Leg Injury
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Knock
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Thigh Injury
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Knock
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Groin Injury
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Groin Injury
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Groin Injury
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Groin Injury
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Shoulder Injury
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Hamstring
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No injury records for this player.
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Honors
Premier League - Turf Moor, Burnley, England
FA Cup - Turf Moor, Burnley, England