James Garner
25 · England · 9 starts · 780 league minutes · average match rating 6.94
As of 8 November 2026, The Prism ranks James Garner (Everton) 4th of 23 defensive midfielders in the Premier League this season. His best measure is times dispossessed per 90: 0.23, the 4th fewest of 23.
Where he ranks
The 6 things defensive midfielders are measured on, each against all 23 defensive midfielders in the Premier League. Further right is better; the dashed line is the middle.
Against last season
Last season against defensive midfielders in the Premier League; this season against defensive midfielders in the Premier League.
| Measure | Last season | This season |
|---|---|---|
| Tackles and interceptions per 90 | 4.775th of 36 | 3.3513th of 23 |
| Pass completion | 87%16th of 36 | 90%7th of 23 |
| Accurate passes per 90 | 41.2320th of 36 | 49.9611th of 23 |
| Duels won | 61%7th of 36 | 54%15th of 23 |
| Times dispossessed per 90 | 0.407th fewest of 36 | 0.234th fewest of 23 |
| Long-ball accuracy | 46%30th of 36 | 38%22nd of 23 |
Players like him
The three defensive midfielders in the Premier League whose numbers sit closest to his, closest first.
In these rankings
His full profile is in The Prism
Every game with his rating, where he lines up, his contract and moves, his next game and a scout report on request.