Everton have a really exciting young goalkeeper on their books in George Pickford.
George Pickford is one of the highest-rated teenagers in Everton’s Finch Farm academy and could be a future first-teamer.
Pickford is yet to make his senior debut for the Toffees, however, he is a regular starter for the under-21s.
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Everton's Braiden Graham inspecting the pitch before the match during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Everton. Everton midfielder Malik Olayiwola. Justin Clarke of Everton looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Accrington Stanley and Everton.
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With that said, we’ve taken a closer look at Pickford’s statistics and interesting information that supporters may want to know.
George Pickford profile
Full name: George John Pickford
Age: 19 (6, February 2007)
Height: 6ft 1
Place of birth: Preston
Position: Goalkeeper
When did George Pickford join Everton?
Pickford has been with Everton since the age of 11 and has progressed all the way up to the reserve side.
The Toffees rewarded Pickford with a new contract earlier this week before he completed a loan move to National League North side Southport until the end of the season.
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George Pickford’s Everton stats
Pickford has actually kept the most clean sheets in the Premier League 2 this season, which is mightily impressive for a teenage goalkeeper.
The Preston-born shot-stopper has made 56 appearances for the under-18s and 21s, so clearly he was ready for a loan move.
Team Appearances Goals conceded Clean sheets
Everton U21 33 57 7
Everton U18 23 34 8
George Pickford is an England youth international
Pickford has actually represented England at youth level, which amplifies the fact that he’s considered one of the best for his age group across the country.
The Toffees youngster has been capped by the under-18s.
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Everton striker Braiden Graham. Everton manager David Moyes.
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George isn’t related to Everton’s first-team goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, but he is learning from the 31-year-old in training.
“It’s unbelievable to train with him, especially when you watch him when he plays for the first team and you see how good he is,” the teenager stated.
“But you see all the stuff you don’t see in games – and how much he helps you, too. I’m only 19, and he’s always there to improve you and help you as much as he can.
“He’ll always give the right advice, and I’ll always take it on board.”
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