Everton’s season has been topsy-turvy to say the least, with a serious resurgence under David Moyes saving this campaign from being another failure.
It has been a whirlwind few months under Moyes to get the Toffees back into a much better position after worrying signs under Sean Dyche.
Roy Keane called Everton’s season a roller coaster, and that’s the best description you’re going to get.
Although there were plenty of negatives, The Friedkin Group can see the positives and will be looking to change the errors.
There was one Everton player who was a raging success this season, and it shows with his latest inclusion.
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Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images
Everton’s James Tarkowski named in WhoScored team of the season
A surprise name, maybe for Evertonians, but James Tarkowski has been excellent for the Toffees.
The 32-year-old’s free transfer from Burnley in 2022 is looking better and better as the seasons go on.
His injury in the 2-0 defeat to Man City proved exactly how important he is to Moyes’ plans, as Tarkowski going off was the turning point.
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Tarkowski’s presence in the backline has been a vital asset to Everton’s resurgence under Moyes, but he was also one of the very few who remained consistent under Dyche.
Moyes has been wowed by Tarkowski’s efforts and explains exactly why he’s made it alongside Virgil Van Dijk in the WhoScored Team of the Season.
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The defender played almost every minute once again this season, as he has done since he made the move to Merseyside.
To have a player like Tarkowski in this day and age is a rarity, with injuries becoming more and more common, but the centre-back has shown his consistency throughout his tenure.
The number of Premier League games Tarkowski has played Season rating
22/23: 38 games played 6.98
23/24: 38 games played 7.12
24/25: 33 games played 7.09
As per FotMob
Of course, his run came to an end during the City game in an unfortunate hamstring injury, but Tarkowski will be ready for next season.
Moyes will be very thankful as he no doubt would’ve raised concerns for the start of next campaign, but the defender’s reliability will be ready and waiting at the Bramley-Moore Dock.