Everton have confirmed their Premier League squad list for the 2026-27 season, submitting just 19 players out of a possible 25. The club's official list, published this week and reported by Royal Blue Mersey, includes four goalkeepers and a strong contingent of 13 homegrown players.
This leaves manager Sean Dyche with six vacant slots in his senior squad as the campaign progresses. The Toffees currently sit 10th in the Premier League table with four points from their opening two matches, having scored three goals and conceded just one. They are five points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Who is in Everton's 25-man squad?
The 19 senior players registered are Jordan Pickford, Mark Travers, Fraser Barnsley, and an unnamed fourth goalkeeper. The outfield contingent includes defenders Jarrad Branthwaite, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Vitalii Mykolenko, Jake O'Brien, and Christian Thers Barsøe Nørgaard. Midfielders named are James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Hayden Hackney, Merlin Rohl, and Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Forwards Jack Grealish, Brennan Johnson, Carlos Jonas Alcaraz Duran, and Thierno Mamadou Barry complete the list.
Barnsley, the 22-year-old goalkeeper, is a new addition and qualifies as homegrown. The list shows a clear emphasis on domestic talent, with Branthwaite, Dewsbury-Hall, Garner, Grealish, Keane, Thomas Lloyd King, Maitland-Niles, Pickford, and Tarkowski all meeting the Premier League's homegrown criteria. You can view the full squad breakdown on our dedicated squad page.
Which young players are on the Under-21 list?
Three players have been registered on the Under-21 list: Harrison Armstrong, Tyler-Jay Robert Dibling, and Tyrique George. These players are eligible to play for the first team without taking up a senior squad place. A larger group of development squad players are also eligible, including Rodney Christopher Aduda, Adam Aznou Ben Cheikh (who is out on loan), and Joel William Catesby (also on loan).
This structure provides Dyche with flexibility to promote from within during the season. The current injury to Christian Nørgaard, who is listed among the sidelined players on our injuries page, may increase opportunities for others to step up.
What does the squad size mean for Everton's season?
Submitting only 19 players indicates either a calculated gamble on squad fitness or potential for further additions outside the transfer window, such as free agents. It places a premium on the versatility and durability of the existing group. With a positive goal difference of +2 from the early games, the team has started solidly.
The compact squad will be tested soon, with a trip to face Tottenham Hotspur, who are currently 18th, scheduled for September 12. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches via our fixtures and standings pages. The decision to leave six slots open could become a significant factor as the season unfolds and the fixture list intensifies.
