SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 02: Arnaut Danjuma of Everton celebrates his goal with Amadou Onana during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Everton FC at Bramall Lane on September 02, 2023 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Ben Godfrey of Everton in action during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Brentford FC at Goodison Park on April 27, 2024 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Godfrey’s Lack Of First-Team Starts At Merseyside Last Season
Godfrey experienced a frustrating campaign at Goodison Park as he struggled to earn regular first-team football but managed to put in a string of impressive displays for the Toffees on the defensive third of the pitch. The 26-year-old featured in 16 matches for the Merseyside club last season in various competitions.
The York-born talent was a dominant presence when defending inside his half based on his average of 2.0 tackles, 1.1 interceptions and 3.4 clearances per game in the Premier League. He has even been accurate when distributing the ball from the back after completing 70.8% of his attempted passes in the English top flight.
His current contract at the Merseyside club will run out in the summer of 2025. Thus, it makes sense for Everton to cash in on Godfrey in this transfer window or else risk losing him as a free agent next year.
Can Everton Afford To Lose Godfrey?
Godfrey is a good tackler of the ball and can sense the danger well to secure possession back for his team inside his half. He doesn’t mind clearing the danger when required and can use his powerful 1.84m frame to win a few important 50-50 aerial duels for his team.
