How Northern Ireland media rated West Brom’s record-breaking Isaac Price in loss vs Germany
Isaac Price’s performance against Germany would have got West Brom fans on their feet.
Price has had an excellent start to West Brom’s season, which has impressed Ryan Mason and fans.
The attacking midfielder was the difference in West Brom’s opening Championship win over Blackburn Rovers before assisting for a goal in West Brom’s defeat to Derby in the Carabao Cup.
Price scored a brace in West Brom’s 3-2 win over Wrexham while providing another assist in their eventful draw to Portsmouth.
And the Northern Irishman put on a fine display once again in his country’s recent defeat to Germany.
Isaac Price breaks Northern Ireland international record
Price has climbed the ranks to become a certified starter for the Baggies since arriving in January.
The 21-year-old has shown huge promise over the last couple of months and is on track to cement himself as one of the Championship’s best. His performance in Northern Ireland’s 3-1 defeat in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers was no different.
According to Sports Dunia on Sunday, 8 September, Price became a “hero” for travelling fans after scoring the equaliser for Northern Ireland.
Despite the defeat that followed, the midfielder worked “tirelessly” for his side to produce a “very positive” performance. His seven-rated display tied with midfielder Justin Devenny for the highest in the team.
Meanwhile, as reported by BBC Sport Northern Ireland on 8 September, his stunning goal makes him the youngest player to score 10 times for his national team.
After a sensational display for Northern Ireland and an immense start to the season, Price is on track to have an unforgettable year.
The Belfast Telegraph went one further by giving Price an 8/10, adding: “Wonderful finish from Devenny’s corner.
“Poor defending – where were the Germans, frankly who cares? Goal number 10 for Price. Helped out defence early on, the West Brom man was at times guilty of conceding possession. Was stopped by [Antonio] Rudiger, who picked up yellow card.
How good has Isaac Price been this season?
Price has been an excellent goal threat for West Brom this season, scoring three in the Championship and providing an assist.
The attacking midfielder has an expected goals of 0.38 per 90, but has scored 0.80 per 90. This indicates an overperformance, which means he is scoring more than the team creates for him.
| Goals | 0.80 per 90 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.38 per 90 |
| Shots | 2.39 per 90 |
| Assists | 0.27 per 90 |
| Expected assists | 0.06 per 90 |
| Chances created | 2.12 per 90 |
However, he is also overperforming his expected assists by 0.21 per 90. This implies that he has not been a huge creative threat thus far. Despite this, goals win you games, and Price can’t stop scoring.
As such, if he continues this stellar form, he’ll no doubt be an important player for West Brom this season.
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