Tyler Dibling In Focus

Analysing the £35m summer arrival from Southampton. Initial Everton struggles, and long-term hopes at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Primary Role

Right Winger / AM

System Fit

4-2-3-1 / Inverted Winger

Data Insight

Verified 2025-26 Premier League numbers

Tyler Dibling

RW / AM Everton | No. 20

Market Value

£19.0M (approx.)

14 Apps

0 Goals

371 Minutes

0 Assists

Performance Metrics

Pass Accuracy

86%

Goodison News Rating

6.42

Fouls Won / 90

0.8

Dribble Success

48%

Chances Created 4

Tyler Dibling 2025-26 Premier League stats for Everton

Source: Transfermarkt / SofaScore Last Updated:

Scout Report

Direct Dribbling

Dibling’s performances at Southampton were defined by his fearlessness in one-on-one situations. He impressed with his ability to attack defenders, while finding space in tight pockets in congested areas.

Creative Vision

Moreover, Dibling attracted attention for his ability to pick out a killer pass in the final third. Cutting in from the right onto his stronger left foot, Dibling looks to service strikers early, and make runs into the box.

Physical Demands

One area of struggle, particularly since moving to Everton, is coping with the physical demands. David Moyes loves players who are just as good off the ball as they are on it. Unfortunately, Dibling has struggled to really prove his worth in both areas thus far.

Tyler Dibling: Can Everton get the most out of mercurial winger’s potential?

There was a huge amount of expectation when Everton forked out a reported £40million to sign Dibling from Southampton last summer. There was reportedly a whole list of Premier League suitors that the Toffees had to fight off competition from to sign the mercurial winger, who was only 19 at the time he moved to Hill Dickinson Stadium. Unfortunately, thus far, the move has not really taken off. Dibling has found minutes hard to come by in the top flight, finding himself behind the likes of Iliman Ndiaye, Dwight McNeil, Tyrique George and Jack Grealish – before the latter’s untimely season-ending injury. Still only 20, there remains huge hope that Dibling can find some form and really kick on at Everton. But, thus far Everton supporters have yet to see the best out of their high-profile summer signing.

Tyler Dibling in Profile: Contract Status and Market Value

Tyler Dibling: What is his value?

Dibling arrived at Everton with massive expectations following a breakout season at Southampton, impressing despite the Saints’ relegation. The Toffees forked out an initial £35m to land the then teenager (while the total fee could reportedly reach £42m), fending off stiff competition. While his current Transfermarkt valuation sits at £19m, this largely reflects his limited starts under David Moyes this season, and there is no suggestion Everton would sell for around half of what they agreed to pay for him.

What are the contract details?

Everton committed to Dibling for the long term, by tying him to a contract that runs until June 2029. Southampton also inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause into the deal to protect any future sales. It means that while things have not yet gone to plan for Dibling, there is plenty of time to turn things around. Everton will likely show plenty of patience on this particular investment.

Has the move to Hill Dickinson Stadium worked out?

In a nutshell, so far, no. With no goals and no assists in the Premier League thus far, there is no tangible way this move could yet be considered a success. But, at just 20, there is no need to hit the panic button yet. There is time to figure out how to get the best out of an undoubted talent.

Will he gain more minutes moving forward?

Honestly, it is hard to see that happening for the rest of this season, even accounting for the fact Grealish is out for the rest of the campaign. Dibling really needs to focus on getting to the end of the campaign, working hard to acclimatise more in pre-season, and making an impact next campaign. Don’t write him off just yet.

Should Everton sign Tyler Dibling permanently this summer?

Yes, absolutely!

No, look elsewhere.

Goodison Review | Tyler Dibling Analysis • March 2026 Update

What has David Moyes said about Tyler Dibling?

When Everton signed Tyrique George on loan from Chelsea in January, it only added to the competition Dibling was facing for minutes at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Moyes was unrepentant in his thoughts about Dibling’s situation, though, and gave a pretty stern kick up the backside when asked about his situation in February 2026.

“I’d be thinking I better get my finger out and show the manager what I was really all about,” Moyes said.

“I think he’s one who we think we’ve got a really good, talented player on our hands. We need him to develop and get used to us a little bit.

“He’ll probably need a little bit of time. Even me looking towards the start of next season, I’m saying pre-season friendlies etcetera, all those things will help get him more established than when we got him in.

“Look, he’s beginning to learn a lot more about us. He’ll get game time I’m sure between now and the end of the season, so it’s good.