Everton’s early-season stat leaders: Armstrong’s mileage, Pickford’s clean sheets, Grealish’s chance creation

Harry Diamond highlights several Everton players who lead key Premier League statistical categories early in the 2026-27 season. Teenager Harrison Armstrong leads the league in distance covered, averaging more than 12 kilometers per 90 minutes. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford sits in a five-way tie for the most clean sheets with three, while Jack Grealish tops the league with 4.0 chances created per 90 minutes across his limited early appearances.

Defensive and attacking teammates also feature among the statistical leaders across the league. Jarrad Branthwaite leads with 11 blocked shots, while Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has recorded the most deep completions with 13. Forward Thierno Barry leads the league with six big chances missed, despite scoring five goals in seven games across all competitions.