#37Midfield - Defensive Midfield

James Garner

James David Garner

EnglandAge25Defensive Midfield

Market Value€45.00m

Everton FC· Premier League

Played

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37g

90min blocks

Position

Midfield - Defensive Midfield

Main Position

Defensive Midfield

Date of Birth

2001-03-13(25)

Height

1,82

Preferred Foot

right

Place of Birth

Birkenhead

Citizenship

England

Contract & Agent

Joined

2022-09-01

Contract Until

2030-06-30

Last Extension

2026-01-23

Agent

Triple S Sports

Market Value

€45.00m

Last Updated

2026-06-03

Honours

European Under-21 champion

Career Achievements

Garner won the European Under-21 Championship with England in 2023. He has also been a regular in the Premier League with Everton, establishing himself as a reliable midfield option.

Biography

James Garner is an English defensive midfielder who currently plays for Everton FC in the Premier League. Born in Birkenhead, he came through the youth academy at Manchester United before moving to Everton in 2022. Garner has represented England at youth levels, winning the European Under-21 Championship in 2023.

Playing Style

Garner is a composed and technically proficient 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 weaknesses include a lack of pace and physicality, but his tactical intelligence and set-piece delivery are key assets.

Market Value History

Season Stats (Premier League)

All seasons (54)

Season	Comp	Apps	G	A	YC	Min
25/26	Premier League	38	2	7	12	3414
25/26	International Friendlies	2	0	0	0	88
25/26	FA Cup	1	1	0	0	120
25/26	EFL Cup	2	0	0	1	180
24/25	Premier League	21	0	1	5	1595
24/25	FA Cup	1	0	0	0	74
24/25	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	67
23/24	Premier League	37	1	2	7	3005
23/24	FA Cup	3	0	0	0	270
23/24	EFL Cup	4	1	0	0	360
22/23	Premier League International Cup U21	1	0	0	0	83
22/23	Premier League 2	1	0	0	0	72
22/23	Premier League	16	0	1	3	796
22/23	International Friendlies	5	0	0	0	225
22/23	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0
22/23	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	52
21/22	UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying	6	0	0	1	417
21/22	Championship Play-Offs	3	0	0	0	299
21/22	Championship	41	4	8	8	3302
21/22	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0
21/22	International Friendlies	1	0	0	1	77
21/22	FA Cup	4	0	2	1	358
21/22	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	73
2023	UEFA Under-21 Euro	6	0	0	0	481
2018	UEFA Under-17 Euro	5	0	0	0	400
20/21	EFL Trophy	1	0	2	0	90
20/21	Premier League 2	1	0	0	1	90
20/21	Championship	20	0	1	3	1130
20/21	International Friendlies	1	0	0	0	23
20/21	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0
20/21	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	90
19/20	UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers	3	2	0	1	191
19/20	EFL Trophy	2	1	1	0	180
19/20	Premier League 2	10	8	0	2	874
19/20	Premier League	1	0	0	0	8
19/20	International Friendlies	2	1	0	0	135
19/20	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0
19/20	UEFA Europa League	4	0	1	0	283
19/20	EFL Cup	1	0	0	0	25
18/19	Premier League 2	12	0	0	1	1019
18/19	U18 Premier League	5	1	0	1	450
18/19	Premier League	1	0	0	0	1
18/19	International Friendlies	7	0	0	1	585
18/19	FA Youth Cup	2	0	0	0	180
18/19	FA Cup	0	0	0	0	0
18/19	UEFA Champions League	0	0	0	0	0
18/19	UEFA Youth League	5	1	1	3	450
17/18	U18 Premier League	20	4	4	3	1697
17/18	International Friendlies	2	0	0	0	160
17/18	FA Youth Cup	1	0	0	0	120
17/18	U17 Algarve Tournament	2	0	0	0	160
17/18	UEFA Youth League	8	0	0	0	448
17/18	U18 Premier League - National Final	0	0	0	0	0
16/17	U18 Premier League - National Final	1	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