James Tarkowski
EnglandPlayer traits
Match-by-match stats
James Tarkowski 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, James Tarkowski has appeared in 37 Premier League matches this season, totalling 3,330 minutes at an average rating of 7.14. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 37 | 3,330 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 51 | 7.14 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.95 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.94 |
| Total | 40 | 3,630 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 56 | 7.15 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 82 |
| Goal involvements | 5 | 0.14 | 71 |
| Shots | 21 | 0.60 | 55 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 0.30 | 82 |
| Shot accuracy | 52.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.18 | n/a | 60 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0.14 | 85 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 0.19 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.19 | 60 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.03 | 73 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 74 |
| Key passes | 19 | 0.50 | 55 |
| Chances created | 17 | 0.46 | 61 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.08 | 50 |
James Tarkowski has taken 21 shots with 11 on target (52% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 159 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 55th percentile for shot volume among defenders. James Tarkowski has 3 assists and 19 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 196 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 74th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1559 | 42.10 | 46 |
| Accurate passes | 1257 | 34.00 | 39 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 100 | 2.70 | 87 |
| Through balls won | 3 | 0.08 | 94 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.05 | 29 |
| Backward passes | 100 | 2.70 | 9 |
| Passes (final third) | 223 | 6.03 | 71 |
James Tarkowski has completed 1257 of 1559 passes at 81% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 46th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.14 | 26 |
| Dribble attempts | 9 | 0.24 | 26 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 62 |
| Duels won | 234 | 6.32 | 90 |
| Aerials won | 148 | 4.00 | 95 |
| Touches | 2093 | 56.60 | 21 |
| Possession lost | 332 | 8.97 | 40 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 0.35 | 29 |
| Fouls won | 35 | 0.95 | 71 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.03 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 0.43 | 30 |
James Tarkowski completes 5 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 234 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 51 | 1.38 | 29 |
| Tackles won | 29 | 0.78 | 28 |
| Interceptions | 32 | 0.86 | 34 |
| Clearances | 242 | 6.54 | 86 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 90 | 2.43 | 11 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.19 | 51 |
| Errors led to shot | 7 | 0.19 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 66 |
James Tarkowski makes 51 tackles and 32 interceptions , adding 242 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 65 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 29th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 32 | 0.86 | 47 |
| Yellow cards | 8 | 0.22 | 70 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Foul involvements | 67 | 1.81 | 63 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
James Tarkowski has committed 32 fouls and received 8 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right center back (37 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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James Tarkowski previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 33 | 2,924 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 64 | 7.31 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 38 | 3,419 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 61 | 7.32 |
| Carabao Cup | 4 | 315 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.22 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4.73 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 38 | 3,420 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 51 | 7.20 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 35 | 3,107 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 64 | 7.15 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.24 |
About James Tarkowski
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, James Tarkowski has scored 2 goals and 3 assists across 37 appearances (37 starts), totalling 3330 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. James Tarkowski has attempted 21 shots with 11 on target, a 52% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, James Tarkowski has created 17 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (56% success rate). James Tarkowski has contributed 19 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, James Tarkowski has registered 51 tackles (29 won), 32 interceptions, and 242 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1257 from 1559 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. James Tarkowski has won 234 of 345 total duels.
Discipline
James Tarkowski has received 8 yellow cards this season, committing 32 fouls and winning 35.
About James Tarkowski
James Tarkowski is a 33-year-old defender playing for Everton in the Premier League, representing England. James Tarkowski is right-footed and wears the number 6 shirt. Born on 19 November 1992.
Most recent appearance
James Tarkowski's most recent match was away at Tottenham Hotspur on May 20th. Everton lost 1-0. James Tarkowski played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.89.
Recent matches
- May 20th1-0 lossatTottenham Hotspur(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.89)
- February 7th1-3 lossvsSunderland(90 mins, rating 6.76)
- October 28th2-2 drawatCrystal Palace(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 8.43)
- January 30th3-3 drawvsManchester City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.35)
- November 13th2-1 lossatWest Ham United(90 mins, 1 assist, 1 yellow card, rating 7.16)
Teammates at Everton
James Tarkowski currently plays alongside Tyler Dibling, Nathan Patterson, Iliman Ndiaye, Hayden Hackney, Merlin Röhl, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Dwight McNeil, Tim Iroegbunam, James Garner, Adam Aznou, Carlos Alcaraz, Harrison Armstrong, Tyrique George, Mark Travers, Tom King, Beto, Jordan Pickford, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Michael Keane, Thierno Barry and Jake O'Brien at Everton.