Jordan Pickford is no doubt an Everton legend, but the goalkeeper will want to make more history at the club.
With the 31-year-old now in talks over a new contract, the shot stopper looks set to end his career with the Toffees.
Knowing a goalkeeper, Pickford could have another five or six years on Merseyside, as it doesn’t look like he’s getting worse with age.
His desire was made clear from the get-go as Pickford wants to play Champions League football with Everton.
Well, this is the main goal, but the reliable star could attain a different sort of achievement.
Seamus Coleman during Everton's pre-season.
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Jordan Pickford could overtake Seamus Coleman Premier League appearance record at Everton
Seamus Coleman is obviously the longest-serving player after 17 seasons with the Blues.
Pickford comes in behind him, on the verge of completing ten years since his £30 million switch from Sunderland.
His consistency has kept him as Everton’s number one for his entire tenure, and now the keeper isn’t too far from trumping Coleman’s Premier League record.
Seamus Coleman 370
Jordan Pickford 296
How many Premier League appearances Jordan Pickford is away from Seamus Coleman’s record at Everton
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With the new contract, 74 more games looks very achievable, and with Coleman potentially in his last season, it gives the keeper the platform to push for the record.
Everton want Pickford to retire at the club, and the Toffees veteran might be worried about his impressive numbers.
Jordan Pickford could join the exclusive 500 club at Everton
With Pickford stepping into Everton folklore with this new contract, he could go one step further.
If a minimum of another five years can be achieved for the goalkeeper in the net for Everton, taking into account he’s played 38 games in the league the last two seasons, Pickford can easily join the Toffees’ 500 appearances club.
Neville Southall 751
Brian Labone 534
Dave Watson 528
…Jordan Pickford 322
Jordan Pickford alongside the only three players to have played 500+ games for Everton
It’s doable if the England international can stay fit and consistent, as this contract signifies the 31-year-old’s true intent to cement himself as one of the greats at the club.
Pickford has been praised for his consistency, and he’ll need it more than ever if he’s to establish himself in this rare group.