Being a defender in the Premier League is a challenging task because, gone are the days when defenders only had one job in the game. There is no doubt that when it comes to a Premier League defender, in addition to keeping yourself up to speed with the game, there are times when defenders have to hold a high line or implement the offside trap efficiently during counterattacks. Modern football tactics require technical defenders, and Jarrad Branthwaite is one such candidate. While the name is bittersweet for the Merseyside Reds fans, for the Toffees, he is one of the finest young defender in their roster.
That being said, it is not only Everton that is aware of the potential of the English defender. Throughout the 2024-25 campaign, the center back has given a hard time to Premier League forwards. Branthwaite quickly set himself up as one of the most composed defenders in the Premier League and has been an integral cog first in Sean Dyche's system and now David Moyes's Everton. Just like the 2023-24 campaign, Branthwaite played a crucial role in helping the Toffees to secure the 13th position in the table this season under Moyes. As of now, the Englishman has become a cornerstone in the current Everton squad, and we may even be looking at the future captain of Everton.