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Pickford Commits to Everton: England’s Number One Signs Extension Through 2029

Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

Key Takeaways:

  • On Thursday, Everton confirmed Jordan Pickford has agreed a two-year contract extension, securing his stay until the end of the 2028/2029 season
  • The 31-year-old goalkeeper has amassed 326 appearances, 91 clean sheets, and conceded 453 goals since joining Everton in 2017
  • Pickford has featured 80 times for England and maintained a record-breaking nine-match clean sheet streak at international level

Everton Secure Pickford’s Future with Long-Term Deal

Everton have announced that Jordan Pickford, aged 31, has put pen to paper on a contract extension which will see him remain at Goodison Park until the end of the 2028/2029 campaign. The Premier League club revealed the deal on Thursday, confirming that Pickford has added a further two years to his existing terms.

Since arriving from Sunderland in 2017, Pickford has been a stalwart between the posts for Everton. His tenure with the Merseyside outfit has seen him rack up 326 appearances, during which he has conceded 453 goals and registered 91 clean sheets.

Pickford Reflects on His Everton Journey

Upon signing the new contract, Pickford told the club’s TV channel: “I am very happy to have signed the contract – that’s two more years, so four years in total. I am very pleased and this gives me the opportunity to build my legacy here, to keep moving forward and to lead the club to where we want to be. Everton is a really special club for me. I came from Sunderland as a young boy and grew up here as a man, so it has been a special time for me and my family.”

He continued: “I have always felt at home here, with the fans and their passion – it’s something unique and it motivates me. So far, it’s been an incredible journey.”

International Experience and Historic Milestones

Since making his debut for England in 2017, Pickford has established himself as the clear first-choice goalkeeper for the national side. He has earned 80 senior caps and featured in both of England’s European Championship finals defeats, in 2021 and 2024.

Recently, Pickford set a remarkable record at international level by going nine consecutive matches without conceding a goal for the Three Lions, remaining unbeaten for over a year.

StatisticValue
Everton Appearances326
Goals Conceded (Everton)453
Clean Sheets (Everton)91
England Caps80
Record Clean Sheet Run (England)9 consecutive matches
Contract End Date2028/2029 season

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