Tim Iroegbunam

Key strength: Work rate

Box-to-box midfielder

In a season where Everton are building a solid mid-table platform at 8th in the Premier League, Sean Dyche has thrown his trust behind a 22-year-old midfield prospect. Tim Iroegbunam, signed from West Bromwich Albion in July 2024, has earned four full 90-minute appearances—an extraordinary baptism for a young box-to-box midfielder thrust straight into the top-flight cauldron. With a €11m market value and a skillset built on passing intelligence and physical ball progression, Iroegbunam operates in a crowded engine room alongside James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Carlos Alcaraz. His sustained minutes despite competition from seasoned operators signals Dyche's conviction in his potential. Though goal contributions remain elusive, his 360 minutes of Premier League action tell a different story—one of a player adapting to the pace and physicality at the highest level. As the former Sutton United youth product continues to blend competitive aggression with composed distribution, the foundation is being laid for a breakthrough season at Goodison Park.