- From Chelsea outcast to Everton talisman, Dewsbury-Hall is a bargain.
- Moyes’ tactical freedom has helped Dewsbury-Hall become Toffees’ top scorer.
- Clinical finishing and tireless spirit have made him an Everton fan favourite.
When Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall signed for Everton in the summer of 2025 for an initial £24m, some raised eyebrows. He had started only twice in the Premier League during his last season at Chelsea, making 13 league appearances in total. But the midfielder insisted it felt right. “I’m honestly very excited, my family’s excited. There’s a real buzz about this. It feels right for me,” he said upon signing a five-year deal.
Fast forward to April 2026, and that buzz has been fully justified. Dewsbury-Hall has become one of David Moyes’ most influential players, scoring seven Premier League goals this season. No Everton player has more goals than him. Dewsbury-Hall has been directly involved in 10 goals in the Premier League as well this season, including three assists.
His 91st‑minute equaliser at Brentford on Saturday was yet another moment of who Dewsbury-Hall as a player is, one who simply does not know to quit.
A season of career-best numbers
Dewsbury-Hall has been directly involved in ten Premier League goals this season, two more than across his three previous campaigns in the competition combined. As per Sofascore, He has started 24 of Everton’s 32 league matches, averaging 84 minutes per appearance. His seven goals have come from an expected goals (xG) of just 3.68, highlighting his clinical edge in front of goal.
The 27‑year‑old has also created eight big chances and averages 1.2 key passes per game. For a player written off at Chelsea, these numbers tell the story of a man reborn at Everton.
Dewsbury-Hall: ‘He has given me a lot of freedom’
Much of Dewsbury‑Hall’s success can be traced to David Moyes. The Everton manager has deployed him in an advanced central role, allowing him to drift and influence play. “He has given me a lot of freedom to play on the pitch. I don’t really feel like I’m restricted to one thing. I can drop deep, collect the ball and drive from deep. But I can also be in and around the box, trying to get into the box to score and create chances,” Dewsbury‑Hall said.
He also noted the tactical contrast between Moyes and his former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. “[Moyes] is a bit more like: let’s get the win, let’s be aggressive, let’s play forward and stuff like that, and maybe not have the ball as much as Maresca did.”
England dream and European push for Dewsbury-Hall
With Everton pushing for European qualification, Dewsbury‑Hall has his sights set on a higher prize. “Getting into the England squad is a dream of mine. I know the competition is stacked, but I am having a really good season – it is probably the best season I have ever had in the Premier League,” he admitted his ambitions of playing for the England national team.
His late equaliser at Brentford, a scrappy, instinctive finish, summed up his season;s mantra of never giving up. “The fact we came from behind twice shows the mentality of the lads – we never give up, ever,” he said after the match. Everton paid £28m for a player Chelsea barely used. That fee now looks a bargain.
Dewsbury‑Hall has not only filled the creative void left by others but has become a fan favourite. If he keeps this up, an England call‑up and European football could both be on the cards. For a player who felt right at home from day one, the best may be yet to come.
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