Active in Premier League
Jake O'Brien
Defender #15
Age 24 years
Nationality Republic of Ireland
Market Value €18M
Career
E
◀ 2024 Everton from Lyon
CP
2023 Crystal Palace from RWDM
R
2022 RWDM from Crystal Palace
CP
2022 Crystal Palace from Swindon Town
CPU
2021 Crystal Palace U23 from Cork City
Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.
Player Season Cards
Jake O'Brien's season performance cards
Infamy
GHOST
42 Touches/90
42 Touches/90
33 Passes/90
6.8 Avg Rating
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Jake O'Brien is a notable GHOST for Everton. Evidence: 42 Touches/90.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A developing player working on their overall game.
Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.
Jake O'Brien Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Defenders
Height 98%
Weight 96%
Experience 36%
vs Premier League
Height 98%
Weight 97%
Experience 39%
Traits
GIANT
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 24
Shooting 22
Defense 62
Workrate 44
Passing 41
Key Strength 62 Defense
Area to Watch 22 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Jake O'Brien this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Everton 3-0 Chelsea | 92' | 6.7 | - | - | 50 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Arsenal 2-0 Everton | 99' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Everton 2-0 Burnley | 99' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Newcastle 2-3 Everton | 97' | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Everton 1-2 Bournemouth | 69' | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Fulham 1-2 Everton | 98' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Brighton 1-1 Everton | 97' | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Everton 1-1 Leeds | 94' | 7.0 | - | - | 31 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Girona 1-1 Getafe | 95' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Aston Villa 0-1 Everton | 95' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Everton 1-1 Wolves | 90' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Everton 2-4 Brentford | 91' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Nottingham Forest 0-2 Everton | 93' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Dec 27, 2025 | Burnley 0-0 Everton | 97' | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Everton 0-1 Arsenal | 90' | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Brentford vs Everton | 31 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Everton vs Liverpool | 34 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | West Ham vs Everton | 42 |
| May 02, 2026 | Everton vs Manchester City | 55 |
| May 09, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Everton | 33 |
| May 17, 2026 | Everton vs Sunderland | 49 |
| May 24, 2026 | Tottenham vs Everton | 23 |
Player Market Value
Track Jake O'Brien's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €18.0M
Peak Value €18.0M (Q2'25)
€18.0M €9.0M €0
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Jake O'Brien is Everton's Gold Wall, providing a physical presence in the heart of the Toffees' backline. A two-time Challenger Pro League winner from his time in Belgium, the Irish defender arrived on Merseyside following a breakthrough period in France to establish himself as a reliable defensive cornerstone for the club.
Across 2135 minutes of action this term, O'Brien has proven his value as a specialist in denial. In 25 appearances, his defensive contributions are backed by a Defense rating of 62, the clear anchor of his tactical profile. While he is currently searching for rhythm during a quiet spell, his body of work remains substantial. However, his GHOST status suggests he remains an invisible presence in possession, averaging just 42 touches per 90 minutes. This profile marks him as a pure destroyer rather than a ball-playing center-half, prioritizing safety over involvement in the build-up.
With a market value trending upward to €18M, the Stakes for O'Brien's development remain high. His ability to maintain Intensity in a crunch match or a high-pressure derby day will determine if his trajectory continues toward the elite tiers of the division.