Everton

James Tarkowski

A centre-back who plays with aggression, leadership and a constant appetite for the battle. Dominant in the air, brave in blocks, and still the heartbeat of Everton’s defensive identity.
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Among Premier League 2026/27 defenders

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The Rest Of The Squad

26 players

Goalkeepers

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George Pickford
Age 19
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Jordan Pickford
England · Age 32
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Mark Travers
Age 27
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31
Tom King
Age 31
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Defenders

39
Adam Aznou
Age 20
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15
Jake O'Brien
Age 25
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32
Jarrad Branthwaite
Age 24
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Michael Keane
Age 33
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Nathan Patterson
Scotland · Age 24
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16
Vitalii Mykolenko
Age 27
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Midfielders

24
Charly Alcaraz
Age 23
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Christian Nørgaard
Arsenal · Age 32
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45
Harrison Armstrong
Age 19
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Harvey Foster
Age 19
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Hayden Hackney
Middlesbrough · Age 24
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37
James Garner
Age 25
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22
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Age 27
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34
Merlin Röhl
Age 24
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42
Tim Iroegbunam
Age 23
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20
Tyler Dibling
Age 20
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Forwards

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Beto
Age 28
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Braiden Graham
Age 18
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Brennan Johnson
Crystal Palace · Age 25
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Iliman Ndiaye
Senegal · Age 26
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Thierno Barry
Age 23
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Tyrique George
Age 20
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James Tarkowski: The Defensive Warrior

Everton’s box commander, built on headers, blocks and leadership through contact.

Tarkowski defends like he takes it personally. He attacks crosses, throws himself into blocks, and competes for every header with the kind of aggression that makes forwards lose patience. Everton often live in tight margins, and Tarkowski is one of the main reasons those margins don’t collapse, because he thrives in the ugly phases where games are decided.

He also leads. He’s loud, organised, and always demanding concentration from those around him. In Moyes-style football, where structure and effort matter, Tarkowski fits perfectly because he embodies both. He’s not the cleanest on the ball, but he’s the defender you trust when you need to protect a lead, survive a storm, and come out with points.

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