Active in Premier League
Lyle Foster
Attacker #9
Age 25 years
Nationality South Africa
Market Value €8M
Career
B
◀ 2023 Burnley from KVC Westerlo
KW
2021 KVC Westerlo from Guimaraes
G
2020 Guimaraes from Monaco
CB
2019 Cercle Brugge from Monaco
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Lyle Brent Foster is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Burnley. Evidence: 18.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Workrate (64/100) but has room to grow in Passing.
Lyle Brent Foster Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Attackers
Height 67%
Weight 24%
Experience 54%
vs Premier League
Height 56%
Weight 19%
Experience 47%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 54
Shooting 60
Defense 40
Workrate 64
Passing 33
Key Strength 64 Workrate
Area to Watch 33 Passing
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Lyle Brent Foster this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | Burnley 0-0 Bournemouth | 66' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Everton 2-0 Burnley | 99' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Burnley 3-4 Brentford | 59' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley | 23' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Burnley 0-2 West Ham | 29' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Feb 02, 2026 | Sunderland 3-0 Burnley | 63' | 6.2 | - | - | 30 |
| Feb 02, 2026 | Mallorca 4-1 Sevilla | 63' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Burnley 2-2 Tottenham | 27' | 6.9 | 1 | 0 | 74 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Liverpool 1-1 Burnley | 21' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Burnley 2-2 Manchester United | 14' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| Dec 13, 2025 | Burnley 2-3 Fulham | 62' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| Dec 06, 2025 | Newcastle 2-1 Burnley | 45' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Dec 03, 2025 | Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace | 95' | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Brentford 3-1 Burnley | 75' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | Burnley 0-2 Chelsea | 25' | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Burnley vs Brighton | 45 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Nottingham Forest vs Burnley | 54 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Burnley vs Manchester City | 54 |
| May 02, 2026 | Leeds vs Burnley | 52 |
| May 09, 2026 | Burnley vs Aston Villa | 53 |
| May 17, 2026 | Arsenal vs Burnley | 68 |
| May 24, 2026 | Burnley vs Wolves | 38 |
Player Market Value
Track Lyle Brent Foster's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €8.0M
Peak Value €13.0M (Q4'23)
€13.0M €6.5M €0
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Lyle Foster is Burnley’s Bronze Engine, a player whose career is defined by high-stakes experience across Europe. Since joining the Clarets in early 2023, the Soweto-born forward has already secured a Championship title, adding to a trophy cabinet that includes two Belgian Challenger Pro League medals from his formative years on the continent.
Operating as a SQUAD PLAYER this term, Foster provides crucial Intensity to the Burnley frontline. Across 18 appearances and 1017 minutes on the pitch, his contribution goes beyond simple goal tallies, though he is currently searching for rhythm during a quiet spell in front of goal. An Intensity rating of 67 remains his defining attribute, allowing him to lead the press and disrupt opposition build-up with a relentless motor. While his form is currently cooling off, his foundational skills score of 66 suggests the physical tools are there to return to his most explosive self as the season progresses.
With a market value of €8M and a trend that continues to rise, Foster remains a valuable asset in the club's long-term tactical planning. As a former Golden Boy nominee, his pedigree is well-established, making him a reliable option for the physical demands of the division.