JAMES TARKOWSKI NEWS

Assists with accurate long-ball Tarkowski assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact Tarkowski accurately clipped a ball over the top Saturday to setup Everton's lone goal in their 4-1 loss at the hands of Newcastle. In addition to his goal contribution, the central defender contributed two tackles (two won), one interception, three clearances and one block to the team's defensive effort across his 90-minute shift. Tarkowski has played every minute of Everton's first 13 Premier League fixtures.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive display in win Tarkowski had nine clearancesand two interceptions in Monday's 1-0 win over Manchester United.

Impact Tarkowski made nine clearances, two interceptions and three blocks, but he did concede four fouls. This is the fourth time this season that he has made nine or more clearances, and he has made at least four clearances in each game this year.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Postecoglou fired, Haaland scores 2 more for Man City and Arsenal profits again from a corner

It took around 20 minutes for Nottingham Forest to fire manager Ange Postecoglou after losing to Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Inks contract extension Tarkowski signed a two-year contract extension with Everton until 2028, the club announced.

Impact Tarkowski has become a key figure for the Toffees since arriving in 2022 from Burnley. The defender has made 128 appearances for Everton since then and became the club's vice-captain. Tarkowski will remain an undisputed starter in the backline under coach David Moyes until at least the summer of 2028.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Active in cup Tarkowski got the start and played the full 90 during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Wolves in the Carabao Cup.

Impact Tarkowski has been one of the most important parts of the Everton backline through the opening month of the season. The defender went the full 90 yet again during Tuesday's loss to Wolves. He's gone the full 90 in each Premier League match, and there's no reason for that to change even when Jarrad Branthwaite (hamstring) returns.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Grealish debuts for Everton in loss at promoted Leeds in Premier League

Jack Grealish has been unable to inspire Everton after going on as a second-half substitute for his debut in a 1-0 loss to promoted Leeds in the Premier League

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Fit and raring to go Tarkowski was in the starting XI for Sunday's pre-season friendly against Manchester United, looking fit and raring to go, coach David Moyes said in a press conference. "I think he...

Impact Tarkowski was expected to miss the first two games of the season with the Toffees but returned from his hamstring injury ahead of schedule, featuring for 20 minutes against West Ham United and playing an hour against Manchester United in pre-season friendlies. This is good news for Everton, as he is an undisputed starter in central defense when fit and appears ready to start the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Tarkowski (hamstring) featured 20 minutes in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against West Ham United in a pre-season friendly, confirming his return from injury.

Impact Tarkowski suffered a season-ending hamstring injury that caused him to miss the final five games of the campaign. The injury now appears behind him as the defender returned in Wednesday's friendly against the Hammers, playing the final 20 minutes. This is good news for the Toffees as he can now gradually rebuild his fitness ahead of the 2025/26 season and reclaim his undisputed starting spot in the backline.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted training with team Tarkowski (hamstring) was spotted training with his teammates on Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Tarkowski is nearing a return from the hamstring injury that ended his season and forced him to miss the final five matches. The defender has been training with his teammates this week and could see minutes in upcoming pre-season friendlies to build match fitness ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. He is expected to reclaim his undisputed starting role in central defense for the season opener against newly promoted Leeds United.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Way ahead of schedule Tarkowski (hamstring) is expected to make a return at some point during preseason for Everton. According to manager David Moyes, "I think he's been out for about 12 weeks now and w...

Impact Tarkowski went down late last season with a serious hamstring injury He is ahead of schedule for his return, with a chance to be fit for the start of the PL, as long as everything goes well. With Everton participating in the preseason tournament in the U.S, there is a chance the defender could make an appearance before the start of the season on Aug 18.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

A trivia quiz on the 2024-25 Premier League season

A trivia quiz on the 2024-25 Premier League season

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Pele's pain, Rooney's rocket and great escapes: Everton bids farewell to Goodison Park

The Grand Old Lady of English soccer is about to bid farewell to the men's game

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Done for season Tarkowski (hamstring) is out for the remainder of the season, per manager David Moyes.

Impact Tarkowski won't be back before the end of the Premier League campaign due to the hamstring injury he suffered against Manchester City. The defender finishes the campaign with a major role, making 33 appearances, all starts and piling on defensive volume. With new defensively-minded boss David Moyes, Everton should be a top defensive unit from next season on, and Tarkowski figures to be an important part of that.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will be assessed in coming days Tarkowski suffered a hamstring injury in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Manchester City and he will be assessed in the coming days, coach David Moyes said a the press conference. "[We...

Impact Tarkowski couldn't continue and asked to be subbed off at the beginning of the second half on Saturday after injuring his hamstring. He will be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and whether he will have to miss time. In that case, Michael Keane could see increased playing time until he returns.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Tarkowski was forced off with an apparent hamstring injury during the second half of Saturday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact Tarkowski picked up the injury at the beginning of the second half of Saturday's clash with Manchester City. The defender was replaced by Michael Keane, who could get more playing time if the injury to Tarkowski proves to be a serious one.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight clearances Tarkowski registered eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Everton put up a defensive masterclass to log an upset win over Nottingham Forest. At the center of Everton's effort was Tarkowski, who has logged double-digit clearances six times in games this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Survives red card scare Tarkowski registered one tackle (one won), 11 clearances and three interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 11th min...

Impact Tarkowski avoided a red card despite a high follow-through on his challenge on Alexis Mac Allister, which saw him booked. Fans and pundits criticized the decision, and the PGMOL, who are in charge of refereeing, acknowledged a mistake was made. Despite this, he went on to make an impressive 11 clearances and three blocks.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Everton says Tarkowski received online threats after dangerous challenge on Liverpool's Mac Allister

Everton says defender James Tarkowski received online threats after his reckless challenge on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister in the Merseyside derby this week

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Slot says Tarkowski tackle a 'clear' red card as refs body acknowledges mistake in Liverpool-Everton

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is happy to see England’s referees’ body acknowledge it was wrong to not award Everton defender James Tarkowski a red card for a dangerous tackle on Ale...

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Liverpool beats Everton 1-0 to restore 12-point lead in the Premier League

Diogo Jota scored the goal that settled the Merseyside derby and kept Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge on track

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Liverpool vs. Everton: Tarkowski escapes red for reckless challenge on Mac Allister

Everton defender James Tarkowski escaped a red card for a dangerous high tackle on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister despite the Premier League describing it as reckless

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Busy defensively in draw Tarkowski had one off-target shot and made one tackle, six clearances, one interception and two blocks during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Wolves.

Impact Tarkowski was dominant as usual at the heart of the defense despite his numbers were not as spectacular this time. The center-back just can't stop racking up numbers and he not only leads all EPL players in clearances as he's been doing over the last few years, but also ranks third in blocks.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and West Ham United to play in Premier League Summer Series

Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and West Ham United will play preseason matches in the United States as part of the second Premier League Summer Series

MARCH 9 • Associated Press