James Tarkowski — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Everton · ENG-Premier League · age 34 · €5.2m
James Tarkowski is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and aerial challenges, making him a stalwart in the backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his positional peers, he demonstrates elite defensive quality and impressive distribution, showcasing his ability to launch attacks with accurate long balls. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only six games over the last three seasons, further solidifying his reputation as a reliable defensive anchor.
Strengths
- Sofascore rating
- Duels won /90
- Aerial duels won /90
- Accurate long balls /90
Weaknesses
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
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FAQ
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- The players most statistically similar to James Tarkowski (centre back) are Jan Paul van Hecke, Ross Sykes, Marc Guéhi, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does James Tarkowski play?
- James Tarkowski plays as a centre back for Everton in the ENG-Premier League.
- What is James Tarkowski's market value?
- James Tarkowski's market value is €5.2m.
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