Lewis Ferguson has revealed the lasting impact of his early release from Rangers, describing it as a painful setback in his journey to becoming a professional footballer. The 25-year-old midfielder, who has since made waves in Serie A with Bologna, was let go by Rangers at the age of 14 after being deemed not good enough.
Ferguson’s deep connection with the Glasgow club runs through his family. His father, Derek, and uncle, Barry, both played for Rangers, and Ferguson himself grew up supporting the team. But despite the heartache, he says he used the rejection as fuel to push forward in his career.
“Leaving Rangers was one of the most difficult points in my career,” Ferguson shared with Serie A Uncut. “At 14, I was told I wasn’t good enough to play for them. It was a club I had strong connections with through my family and it was the team I supported. But I used the disappointment as motivation to prove people wrong.”
Ferguson began his professional journey with Hamilton Accies, ultimately making a name for himself at Aberdeen with an impressive four-year spell. His performances there attracted interest from Bologna, where he now plays a key role in the club’s push for Champions League qualification. Recently recovered from a serious knee injury, Ferguson reflected on how his family ties to football helped him navigate the ups and downs of his career.
“Coming from a football family helped in terms of if I needed to ask questions or in situations they have experience of,” he said. “I took my own path and really used that disappointment at 14 as motivation to become as good a player as I possibly can.”