Everton FC· Premier LeagueGarner was part of the England Under-21 team that won the European Under-21 Championship in 2023. He has also been recognized for his performances in the Premier League and Championship.
James Garner is an English professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. Born in Birkenhead, he came through the youth academy at Manchester United before moving to Everton in 2022. Garner has also represented England at youth levels, including winning the European Under-21 Championship.
Garner is a composed and technically gifted defensive midfielder, known for his excellent passing range and ability to dictate play from deep. He reads the game well, making timely interceptions and providing cover for the backline. His set-piece delivery and long-range shooting add an extra dimension to his game.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 38 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 3414 |
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 180 |
| 24/25 | Premier League | 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1595 |
| 24/25 | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 37 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3005 |
| 23/24 | FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 270 |
| 23/24 | EFL Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
| 22/23 | Premier League International Cup U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 22/23 | Premier League 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| 22/23 | Premier League | 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 796 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 225 |
| 22/23 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| 21/22 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 417 |
| 21/22 | Championship Play-Offs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 299 |
| 21/22 | Championship | 41 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3302 |
| 21/22 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 77 |
| 21/22 | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 358 |
| 21/22 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
| 2023 | UEFA Under-21 Euro | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 481 |
| 2018 | UEFA Under-17 Euro | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 400 |
| 20/21 | EFL Trophy | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 20/21 | Premier League 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 20/21 | Championship | 20 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1130 |
| 20/21 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 20/21 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 19/20 | UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 191 |
| 19/20 | EFL Trophy | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 19/20 | Premier League 2 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 874 |
| 19/20 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 19/20 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | UEFA Europa League | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 283 |
| 19/20 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 18/19 | Premier League 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1019 |
| 18/19 | U18 Premier League | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 450 |
| 18/19 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 585 |
| 18/19 | FA Youth Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 18/19 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | UEFA Champions League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | UEFA Youth League | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 450 |
| 17/18 | U18 Premier League | 20 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1697 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 |
| 17/18 | FA Youth Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 120 |
| 17/18 | U17 Algarve Tournament | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 |
| 17/18 | UEFA Youth League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 448 |
| 17/18 | U18 Premier League - National Final | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | U18 Premier League - National Final | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result | Competition | Min | G | A | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Japan | 🏠 | 0:1 | International Friendlies | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-03-27 | Uruguay | 🏠 | 1:1 | International Friendlies | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 |