James Tarkowski

EVE

• #6 • Center Back

James Tarkowski

EVE

• #6 • Center Back

Nationality

England

Position

Role

Controlled Centre Back

Birthdate (Age)

Nov 19, 1992 (33)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'1"

Weight

179 lb

Club

Everton

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

66.4

146/362

Impact score

7.5

52/362

Defender rank

31st

31/134

All rank

89th

89/362

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

86th

86/645

All rank

261st

261/1,701

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

63rd/134 DEF

66.4

Passing

105th/134 DEF

60.8

1 V 1 Defending

54th/125 DEF

64.3

Aerial Duel

7th/120 DEF

73.3

Positioning

28th/128 DEF

74.9

Blocking

3rd/127 DEF

82.5

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

300

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Sep 12, 4:30pm UTC

Spurs

Everton

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Sep 19, 2:00pm UTC

Everton

Ipswich

Hill Dickinson Stadium

Hill Dickinson Stadium

News

Aug 29, 2026

Scores late equalizer

Tarkowski scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth.

Analysis: Tarkowski latched onto a loose ball after the Cherries' defense failed to clear the ball, and the veteran center-back unleashed an unstoppable shot past Djordje Petrovic to score a late equalizer for the Toffees. This was Tarkowski's first goal of the season, and while the defender can be a threat on set-piece situations, he should earn most of his fantasy value on defensive stats.

Aug 22, 2026

Registers three interceptions

Tarkowski recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace.

Analysis: Tarkowski registered one tackle won, three interceptions and four clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, organizing Everton's defensive line with the authority and experience that has made him one of the most reliable center backs in the Premier League over the past seasons. The English center back is the defensive leader of coach David Moyes' squad and his reading of the game, aerial dominance and communication with Jarrad Branthwaite alongside him give Everton the defensive foundation they will need to compete for a European place in 2026-27.