William Tamen

William Tamen
Personal information
Full name William Nkwawu Tamen[1]
Date of birth (2006-05-12) 12 May 2006
Place of birth Leicester, England
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Everton
Number 48
Youth career
–2022 Don't Just Kick It Academy
2022–2023 Burton Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 Burton Albion 1 (0)
2024 → Mickleover (loan) 11 (0)
2024– Everton 0 (0)
2026 → Tranmere Rovers (loan) 10 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 08:56, 29 May 2026 (UTC)

William Nkwawu Tamen (born 12 May 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Everton.

Career

Burton Albion

Tamen joined Burton Albion from Don't Just Kick It Academy in November 2022.[2] On 26 September 2023, he made his first team debut coming on as a substitute against Everton U21 in the EFL Trophy.[3] Two days later, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[4] On 25 November 2023, he made his professional league debut, starting in a 4–0 loss away to Peterborough United.[5] In February 2024, he joined Southern League side Mickleover on loan until the end of the season.[6] He made 12 appearances in all competitions during the loan spell.[7]

Everton

On 13 August 2024, Tamen joined Premier League club Everton for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal.[8] His first season at Everton was heavily interrupted by a foot injury which required surgery.[9]

On 16 January 2026, Tamen joined League Two side Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the season.[10] A day later, he made his debut, playing the full match in a 3–1 loss against Walsall.[11]

Career statistics

As of match played 14 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burton Albion 2023–24 League One 1000002030
Mickleover 2023–24 Southern League Premier Division Central 110000010120
Everton 2024–25 Premier League 0000000000
Career total 120000030150

References

  1. ↑ "Premier League clubs publish 2024/25 retained lists". Premier League. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  2. ↑ "WILL TAMEN JOINS EVERTON". Burton Albion F.C. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "Burton Albion vs. Everton U21 2 - 0". soccerway.com. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  4. ↑ "BURTON ALBION SCHOLAR WILL TAMEN SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH THE BREWERS". Burton Albion F.C. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  5. ↑ "Peterborough United 4-0 Burton Albion". BBC. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  6. ↑ "Sports Sign Three!". Mickleover F.C. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  7. ↑ "Will Tamen Player Profile Aylesbury United Archive". aylesburyunitedarchive.com. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  8. ↑ "Everton Sign Teenage Defender". Everton F.C. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  9. ↑ "Tamen Looks To Kick On For Under-21s Ahead Of Villa Clash". Everton F.C. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  10. ↑ "Tamen Joins Tranmere Rovers On Loan". Everton F.C. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  11. ↑ "Tranmere Rovers 1-3 Walsall". BBC. 17 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.