Everton searches for new captain following Coleman's departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Everton is seeking a new club captain after Seamus Coleman left the team. The 37-year-old held the captaincy for seven years, leading the Toffees over 140 times since replacing Phil Jagielka in August 2019. Coleman's exit follows Idrissa Gana Gueye's recent departure, impacting the team's leadership. Manager David Moyes may consider promoting James Tarkowski from vice captain, while also evaluating other experienced players like Jordan Pickford and Michael Keane for the role.
- •Seamus Coleman departs after seven years as Everton captain.
- •Coleman led over 140 matches since August 2019.
- •Idrissa Gana Gueye also left, affecting team leadership.
- •James Tarkowski and other experienced players considered for captaincy.
- •David Moyes reviews options within the squad for new leadership.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Who will succeed Coleman as club captain?
"Everton are on the hunt for a new club captain for the first time in seven years following Seamus Coleman's departure. The 37-year-old, who was handed the armband following Phil Jagielka's exit in August 2019, led the Toffees out over 140 times during his captaincy. Having signed the full-back for £60,000 in January 2009, during his first spell as Everton boss, David Moyes described Coleman as the "glue that has held an awful lot together" and "the one who stepped up to galvanise the team".
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