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#6Defender - Centre-Back

James Tarkowski

James Alan Tarkowski
EnglandAge33Centre-Back
Market Value€5.00m
Everton FC· Premier League
37
Played
2
Goals
3
Assists
8
Yellow Cards
0
Red Cards
37g
90min blocks
Position
Defender - Centre-Back
Main Position
Centre-Back
Date of Birth
1992-11-19(33)
Height
1,85
Preferred Foot
right
Place of Birth
Manchester
Citizenship
England
Contract & Agent
Joined
2022-07-02
Contract Until
2028-06-30
Last Extension
2025-10-08
Market Value
€5.00m
Last Updated
2026-06-03
Honours
English 2nd tier champion
Career Achievements

Tarkowski won the English second-tier championship (EFL Championship) with Burnley in the 2015–16 season. He has also been a consistent performer in the Premier League, earning recognition for his defensive contributions.

Biography

James Tarkowski is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Everton FC in the Premier League. Born in Manchester, he began his career at Oldham Athletic before moving to Brentford, where he helped the club gain promotion to the Championship. He later joined Burnley and established himself as a reliable Premier League defender before moving to Everton in 2022.

Playing Style

Tarkowski is a strong, physical centre-back known for his aerial ability and defensive solidity. He excels in one-on-one duels and is a threat from set pieces, but can occasionally be caught out by pace. His leadership and experience make him a key figure in Everton's backline.

Market Value History
Season Stats (Premier League)
All seasons (56)
SeasonCompAppsGAYCRCMin
25/26Premier League3723803330
25/26FA Cup10000120
25/26EFL Cup20000180
24/25Premier League3311602924
24/25FA Cup1000090
24/25EFL Cup000000
23/24Premier League38111103420
23/24FA Cup30000270
23/24EFL Cup41010285
22/23Premier League3811603420
22/23FA Cup1000090
22/23EFL Cup1000026
21/22Premier League35121103107
21/22FA Cup1000090
21/22EFL Cup1001090
2018World Cup000000
20/21Premier League3610603240
20/21FA Cup20010206
20/21EFL Cup1000090
19/20Premier League38221003420
19/20FA Cup20000180
19/20EFL Cup000000
18/19UEFA Nations League A000000
18/19Premier League3531803087
18/19International Friendlies1000061
18/19FA Cup20000180
18/19European Qualifiers000000
18/19UEFA Europa League Qualifying50010329
18/19EFL Cup000000
17/18Premier League3100502790
17/18International Friendlies1000090
17/18FA Cup000000
17/18EFL Cup20000210
16/17Premier League190010556
16/17FA Cup40010360
16/17EFL Cup10000120
15/16Championship2313611971
15/16FA Cup000000
15/16EFL Cup000000
14/15Championship Play-Offs20010180
14/15Championship3412603022
14/15FA Cup1001090
14/15EFL Cup1000090
13/14EFL Trophy41010326
13/14League One2620602340
13/14FA Cup50000450
13/14EFL Cup1000090
12/13EFL Trophy1001090
12/13League One2120301630
12/13FA Cup30000270
12/13EFL Cup1000090
11/12EFL Trophy20000135
11/12League One1610001318
11/12FA Cup000000
11/12EFL Cup000000
10/11League One90010631
National Team Matches (19)
DateOpponentH/AResultCompetitionMinGAYC
2019-03-25England✈1:5European Qualifiers-000
2019-03-22Czechia🏠5:0European Qualifiers-000
2018-11-18Croatia🏠2:1UEFA Nations League A-000
2018-11-15United States🏠3:0International Friendlies-000
2018-10-15England✈2:3UEFA Nations League A-000
2018-10-12England✈0:0UEFA Nations League A-000
2018-09-11Switzerland🏠1:0International Friendlies61000
2018-09-08Spain🏠1:2UEFA Nations League A-000
2018-07-14England✈2:0World Cup-000
2018-07-11England✈2:1World Cup-000
2018-07-07England✈0:2World Cup-000
2018-07-03England✈4:5World Cup-000
2018-06-28England✈1:0World Cup-000
2018-06-24England✈1:6World Cup-000
2018-06-18England✈1:2World Cup-000
2018-06-07Costa Rica🏠2:0International Friendlies-000
2018-06-02Nigeria🏠2:1International Friendlies-000
2018-03-27Italy🏠1:1International Friendlies90000
2018-03-23England✈0:1International Friendlies-000
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