James Tarkowski

Defender #6
Age 33 years
Nationality England
Market Value €7M

Career

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2022 Everton from Burnley
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2016 Burnley from Brentford
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2014 Brentford from Oldham

James Tarkowski is Everton’s Platinum Wall, a defender whose career is defined by grit and resilience. With two Championship titles under his belt and years of Premier League experience, the Manchester-born center-back has established himself as the foundational element of the Toffees' defensive unit since his arrival in 2022.

Acting as the primary defensive anchor in 19 of his 24 appearances, Tarkowski has logged an impressive 2,169 minutes of action. His defensive output is punctuated by his gold SHIELD badge, earned through an elite 1.4 blocks per 90 minutes. While he is going through a quiet spell regarding his recent form, his Defense rating of 82 remains among the most robust in the division. He provides a sense of Balance to the backline, though his Intensity during this period reflects a player working back toward his peak season ability.

Holding a stable market value of €9M, Tarkowski remains a high-value asset for a side navigating the Stakes of top-flight competition. His presence is non-negotiable for Everton’s stability, providing the veteran leadership required for the grueling nature of a full Premier League campaign.

Player Rating

James Alan Tarkowski
91
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 73
🎯 Clutch 54
🎨 Style 70
📊 Ability 66
💰 High Premium
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

James Alan Tarkowski is a exceptional SHIELD for Everton. Evidence: 1.4 Blocks/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (80/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Veteran Experience.

James Alan Tarkowski Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 44%
Weight 70%
Experience 91%

vs Premier League

Height 56%
Weight 75%
Experience 92%

Traits

VETERAN

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 32 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 25 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 80 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 52 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 43 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 32
Shooting 25
Defense 80
Workrate 52
Passing 43
Key Strength 80 Defense
Area to Watch 25 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for James Alan Tarkowski this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 24, 2026 Tottenham 1-0 Everton Premier League 102' 6.3 0 0 39 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
May 17, 2026 Everton 1-3 Sunderland Premier League 96' 6.3 0 0 67 Hill Dickinson Stadium
May 10, 2026 Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton Premier League 97' 8.0 1 1 65 Selhurst Park
May 04, 2026 Everton 3-3 Manchester City Premier League 97' 6.3 0 0 100 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Apr 25, 2026 West Ham 2-1 Everton Premier League 96' 8.0 0 1 80 London Stadium
Apr 19, 2026 Everton 1-2 Liverpool Premier League 103' 6.6 0 0 94 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Brentford 2-2 Everton Premier League 91' 6.6 0 0 94 Brentford Community Stadium
Mar 21, 2026 Everton 3-0 Chelsea Premier League 92' 7.3 0 0 50 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Mar 03, 2026 Everton 2-0 Burnley Premier League 99' 7.9 1 0 21 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Feb 28, 2026 Newcastle 2-3 Everton Premier League 97' 6.6 0 0 82 St. James' Park
Feb 23, 2026 Everton 0-1 Manchester United Premier League 94' 7.3 0 0 29 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Feb 10, 2026 Everton 1-2 Bournemouth Premier League 94' 7.3 0 0 74 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Feb 07, 2026 Fulham 1-2 Everton Premier League 98' 6.0 0 0 47 Craven Cottage
Jan 31, 2026 Brighton 1-1 Everton Premier League 97' 7.2 0 0 53 Amex Stadium
Jan 26, 2026 Everton 1-1 Leeds Premier League 94' 7.3 0 0 31 Hill Dickinson Stadium

Player Market Value

Track James Alan Tarkowski's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €7.0M
Peak Value €28.0M (Q4'20)
€28.0M €14.0M €0
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