
James Tarkowski
EnglandPositionCentre Back
Age33
Height1.85m
Transfer Value—
ClubEverton
Preferred Footright
PositionCentre Back
Age33
Height1.85m
ClubEverton
Transfer Value—
Preferred Footright
Player Rating · 2026/2027
7.35
+0.2Vs last seasonPlayer Rating · 2026/2027
+0.2VS last season
Marshaling Everton's defense with 32 defensive contributions that rank among the league's top 5%, James Tarkowski has been a standout performer this season. The defender operates at 1.8 defensive actions per 90 minutes, sitting below the league average of 2.7, yet maintains a 6.99 rating across his last 10 matches, demonstrating sustained effectiveness at the heart of the backline.
Career stats
APPSGAAVG
EvertonAugust 2022 – May 2026
159667.27
BurnleyAugust 2016 – May 2022
215757.21
BrentfordAugust 2014 – May 2016
57247.33
Oldham AthleticAugust 2012 – May 2014
500Career club total
436
15
15
7.25
League rankings & skill profile
This years 2026/2027 Premier League season · Percentile position highlighted · ranked vs. Defender peers
League Rankings
All Premier League Defender's, min. 900 minsRank · Percentile vs position peers
Elite 85+
Strong 65–84
Avg 40–64
Below 0–39
Tackles
7 / 109
94.5
Interceptions
2 / 109
99.1
Clearances
30 / 109
73.4
Blocks
20 / 109
82.6
Aerial duels won %
1 / 109
100
Duels won %
12 / 109
89.9
Ball recoveries
27 / 109
76.1
Pass accuracy %
64 / 109
42.2
Successful long passes
1 / 109
100
Errors leading to goal
7 / 109
94.5
Player Profile
Aerial Dominance
9350
Ground Defense
9950
Defensive Actions
6650
Box Defense
7550
Long Distribution
7850
Build-up Reliability
2950
This player
Position avg
Season Stats
Leagues:
Season:
Elite 85+
Strong 65–84
Avg 40–64
Below 0–39
Shooting
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Passing
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Long ball accuracy—
Possession
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Defending
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Tackles / 90—
Interceptions / 90—
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Discipline
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Fouls / 90—
Cards / 90—
Yellows / 90—
Offsides / 90—
Form

12 Sept

vs Tottenham Hotspur0 – 0
7.14Match Rating
5Tackles
3Clearances
90'Mins

6 Sept

vs Manchester United2 – 2
7.34Match Rating
3Tackles
4Clearances
90'Mins

29 Aug

vs AFC Bournemouth1 – 1
7.89Match Rating
1Tackles
5Clearances
90'Mins

26 Aug

vs Preston North End0 – 4
7.31Match Rating
0Tackles
5Clearances
90'Mins

22 Aug

vs Crystal Palace2 – 0
7.07Match Rating
1Tackles
4Clearances
90'Mins

24 May

vs Tottenham Hotspur1 – 0
6.84Match Rating
1Tackles
6Clearances
90'Mins
