BEN GODFREY NEWS

Heads back to England Godfrey has joined Ipswich Town on a season-long loan, Atalanta announced.

Impact Godfrey didn't hit it off with the coach and featured just three times off the bench in the first half of the campaign. He'll most likely have a bigger role in his new home. He has notched 30 tackles, 16 interceptions, 51 clearances and eight blocks in 15 matches with Everton in 2023/2024, contributing to four clean sheets.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Plays ten minutes versus Young Boys Godfrey (illness) had five passes in 10 minutes in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Young Boys.

Impact Godfrey saw some action for the first time since early October as Atalanta were firmly in control. He has been an unused sub in most matches so far. He has posted one block in three appearances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns bench spot Godfrey (illness) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Young Boys.

Impact Godfrey is back with the club for Tuesday's match, returning from an illness. He has yet to earn a start this season and has only appeared twice, so he is likely to continue on the bench in a rotational role.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available in UCL match Godfrey (illness) has been called up for Tuesday's game versus Young Boys.

Impact Godfrey has shaken off an illness that sidelined him over the weekend, but Berat Djimsiti (ankle) and Sead Kolasinac (thigh) are back too, which decreases his chances of seeing some minutes. He has come off the bench just twice so far.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Parma game Godfrey won't be involved against Parma due to the flu, Atalanta announced.

Impact Godfrey would have had better chances than usual of featuring since Atalanta are down a couple of defenders, but he's under the weather. Rafael Toloi or Marten de Roon will complete the backline.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused versus Bologna Godfrey (back) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bologna.

Impact Godfrey returned after missing three weeks but didn't get minutes and doesn't seem to have earned the trust of the coach yet.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Bologna fixture Godfrey (back) was inserted in Atalanta's squad list for Saturday's game versus Bologna.

Impact Godfrey is good to go after missing three games due to a back injury and will be one of the top deputies since Isak Hien and Rafael Toloi are absent because of thigh issues. He has logged just 22 minutes so far.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still absent Godfrey (back) didn't make Atalanta's squad list to face Como on Monday.

Impact Godfrey will stay on the mend with a back issue that has bothered him for a couple of weeks at this point. Odilon Kossounou might make his first start relieving one of the three regulars in this one.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not selected Godfrey (back) wasn't called up for Thursday's clash with Arsenal.

Impact Godfrey isn't part of the squad for Thursday's match as he continues to struggle with back issues. The defender also missed out against Fiorentina with the same injury. Godfrey's next chance to return is a Monday clash with Como back in domestic action.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Fiorentina match Godfrey has been omitted from Atalanta's squad list versus Fiorentina due to back pain, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Godfrey has yet to appear this campaign, even though Atalanta dealt with a few injuries in the back in the first three matches, and will attempt to recover next week. Berat Djimsiti and Sead Kolasinac are returning from thigh injuries in this one.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Atalanta Godfrey completed a transfer to Atalanta from Everton, the club announced.

Impact Godfrey makes the swap to Atalanta after failing to lockdown a consistent starting role on Merseyside in recent years. Still at his best Godfrey has shown he can be a consistent presence in central defense, and he may have the chance to play a huge role in the Atalanta starting XI.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spearheads Everton defensive effort Godfrey recorded three tackles (two won) and five clearances in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Luton Town.

Impact Godfrey was central to the Everton defensive effort Friday, leading the team with five clearances in addition to his three tackles (two won) and block. After playing the role of unused substitute during an April match versus Nottingham Forest, Godfrey has started three successive matches, playing the full 90 minutes of each match. Over that span, he's made 17 clearances and three blocks.

MAY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Godfrey recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Liverpool.

Impact Godfrey had a solid day, keeping a clean sheet against a tough opponent, while also getting surprisingly involved in the attack. The right-back also played the full 90, taking over in the starting XI with Seamus Coleman (groin) injured. Godfrey should close the option with plenty more chances in the starting XI.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in loss Godfrey attempted six crosses (one accurate) and two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Manchester United.

Impact Godfrey has started the last seven games and his total of six crosses is by far the most he has managed in a game this season. Manager Sean Dyche has used four different players at right back, in large part due to injury problems in both full-back positions. Traditionally a centre-back, Godfrey has impressed during his run in the starting XI, but it remains to be seen who will be first choice when everyone is available.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Major minutes Godfrey has gone the full 90 two matches in a row, both ending in 1-1 draws.

Impact Godfrey was forced off with an illness against Manchester city but since then he's been on the pitch for every single minute. The right-back could fall out of the team now that Seamus Coleman is back available once more, though a variety of injuries have slowed down Coleman's season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training ahead of Monday Godfrey (illness) is back to training with the team ahead of Monday's match versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Godfrey looks to be good to go for Monday after returning to training following an illness. He is expected to return to right back, starting the last three matches while totaling 14 clearances, eight tackles (four won) and three crosses (zero accurate) in that span.

FEBRUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with illness Godfrey was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Manchester City due to illness.

Impact Godfrey was sick on the field, forcing Everton into a change in the 56th minute. The defender will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Crystal Palace.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in second season start Godfrey had four shots (one on target), created one chance and made four tackles (two won) and seven clearances, helped his side to keep a clean sheet and was show a yellow card du...

Impact Godfrey is usually stuck on the bench, but this time received a chance to start and made most of it, being a much needed help against a talented frontline, while also appearing as a threat on attacking set pieces. With neither Nathan Patterson nor Seamus Coleman totally convincing on the fight for a starting spot at right-back, Godfrey can lean on this performances to rack up more starts moving forward.

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left with youth team Godfrey played with the Everton U21 team during Wednesday's Premier League International Cup clash.

Impact Godfrey is playing with the youth team simply to keep his fitness up. The defender isn't part of the first team and has made just one bench appearance in the Premier League this season. Godfrey doesn't seem likely to find a significant role moving forward.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting preseason clash Godfrey (groin) was named to the starting XI for Friday's friendly versus Stade Nyonnais.

Impact Godfrey -- who missed the last five matches of the previous season due to his groin problem -- will likely find himself in a season-long competition for minutes alongside veteran Michael Keane. Godfrey has previously featured as a wing-back, but the addition of Ashley Young and the return of Seamus Coleman likely make Godfrey the third-choice option at either left or right-back.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season injured Godfrey made 13 appearances (ten starts), providing an assist, making 20 tackles and 31 clearances during the 2022-23 season.

Impact Godfrey filled in at both left and right back throughout the season, while also sporadically playing centerback. The defender missed the final five matches of the season with a groin injury but was coming off a run of seven starts in eight matches prior to the injury.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out versus Cherries Godfrey (groin) will not be able to play against Bournemouth on Sunday.

Impact Godfrey will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to his groin problem. Injuries have limited the defender to just a mere 13 outings (10 starts) this season. In those limited opportunities, Godfrey generated one assist, seven crosses (one accurate) and 31 clearances. With the potential departure of Yerry Mina in the summer, Godfrey could be given a more prominent role in the back line, though he may still struggle for regular appearances.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for finale Godfrey (groin) is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Bournemouth, according to manager Sean Dyche, who described it as "tough and go at best."

Impact Godfrey suffered a groin injury and has missed four consecutive matches during the Premier League run-in. The defender has a chance to return in some capacity for the finale, especially in the midst of such a tight relegation battle.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Godfrey (groin) will not be an option for Monday's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion. "[Godfrey's] groin is still not right so he will take a bit of time" said manager Sean Dyche.

Impact Godfrey continues to deal with injury woes and is set to miss his second game in a row with his latest groin injury. He missed the first three months of the campaign with leg surgery and made eight starts in 12 games since his return. With Seamus Coleman (knee) likely done for the season, Nathan Patterson would be the next player up to start at the outside back Monday.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin injury Godfrey is not in Everton's match day squad for Monday's clash against Leicester City due to a groin injury, manager Sean Dyche announced before the game.

Impact Godfrey has started seven of Everton's nine Premier League games since the start of March, but he missed out Monday due to injury. Vitaliy Mykolenko and Seamus Coleman (hamstring) get the starts at either full-back position against Leicester.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE