James Tarkowski

EVE

• #6 • Center Back

James Tarkowski

EVE

• #6 • Center Back

Nationality

England

Preferred Foot

Right

Birthdate

Nov 19, 1992

Age

Height

6'1"

Weight

179 lb

Primary Position

Secondary Position

Role

Controlled Centre Back

League

Premier League

Club

Everton

Ranking

48thout of 878

Overall grade70.7163rd/878

Impact score7.441st/878

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

28th/181 DEF

70.6

Passing

90th/180 DEF

65.9

1 V 1 Defending

16th/178 DEF

81.1

Aerial Duel

2nd/175 DEF

90.3

Positioning

32nd/181 DEF

79.9

Blocking

53rd/178 DEF

78.6

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

Key Metrics

Appearances

3188

Minutes

Clean sheets

News

Apr 12, 2026

Busy defensively in away draw

Tarkowski registered one tackle (one won) and 11 clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Brentford.

Analysis: Tarkowski was busy as his side drew 2-2 with Brentford. The defender made 11 clearances, two blocks and won his only tackle in the match as he helped his side remain in the game for a draw. This is the fifth game this season that he has made at least 11 clearances.

Mar 21, 2026

In starting squad

Tarkowski (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Chelsea.

Analysis: Tarkowski is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Chelsea after missing the last match due to an undisclosed injury. The center-back had featured in every game prior to that absence, underscoring his importance to the defense, and his return at center-back is a real boost for the back line.