Yellow-card addict Tarkowski sets unwanted Premier League record

Everton defender James Tarkowski has set a new record for the most yellow cards in Premier League history without ever being sent off.

The 32-year-old center-back reached this milestone during Saturday’s hardfought 1-1 draw against Arsenal at Goodison Park.

The draw dented Arsenal’s title dreams as they failed to cut Liverpool’s lead at the top to nine points.

Tarkowski had earlier bagged a yellow for a reckless challenge on Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister in an ill-tempered game on Wednesday night.

Tarkowski lunges at Liverpool’s MacAllister

Today’s booking was his 64th in the Premier League, surpassing former Chelsea’s Oriol Romeu record of 63.

He has played 301 Premier League matches for Everton and has established himself as a consistent and physical defender.

The Premier League is known for its physicality and intensity, and Tarkowski’s record reflects this. He has been a key player for Everton, but his disciplinary record has raised concerns.

The Tarkowski career file

Born on November 19, 1992, in New Moston, England, Tarkowski stands at 185 cm and weighs 81 kg.

Tarkowski began his career at Oldham Athletic, making 89 appearances and scoring six goals before joining Brentford FC in 2014. He played for Brentford for two years, earning promotion to the Championship. In 2016, he signed with Burnley FC, where he spent six seasons, making 219 appearances and scoring seven goals.

Tarkowski has made 300 Premier League appearances and scored 13 goals in 396 appearances. He has also earned two international appearances for England.

Tarkowski’s recent performance in the 2024-2025 season includes 30 Premier League appearances, one goal, and five yellow cards for Everton FC. He has also made 31 appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

Tarkowski’s career statistics show that he has made 2602 tackles in the 2024/25 season, won 55.2% of aerial duels, completed 82% of passes, and committed 8.3 fouls per game.

Tarkowski’s transfer history includes Oldham Athletic from 2011-2014, Brentford FC from 2014-2016, Burnley FC from 2016-2022, and Everton FC from 2022 to present.

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