William Tamen
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Nkwawu Tamen[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 May 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Leicester, England | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Tranmere Rovers (on loan from Everton) | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| 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) | 4 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:59, 31 January 2026 (UTC) | |||
William Nkwawu Tamen (born 12 May 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Tranmere Rovers on loan from 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
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Burton Albion | 2023–24 | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Mickleover | 2023–24 | Southern League Premier Division Central | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Everton | 2024–25 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2024/25 retained lists". Premier League. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ "WILL TAMEN JOINS EVERTON". Burton Albion F.C. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Burton Albion vs. Everton U21 2 - 0". soccerway.com. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "BURTON ALBION SCHOLAR WILL TAMEN SIGNS PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH THE BREWERS". Burton Albion F.C. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Peterborough United 4-0 Burton Albion". BBC. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Sports Sign Three!". Mickleover F.C. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Will Tamen Player Profile Aylesbury United Archive". aylesburyunitedarchive.com. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Everton Sign Teenage Defender". Everton F.C. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Tamen Looks To Kick On For Under-21s Ahead Of Villa Clash". Everton F.C. 27 February 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
- ^ "Tamen Joins Tranmere Rovers On Loan". Everton F.C. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ^ "Tranmere Rovers 1-3 Walsall". BBC. 17 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
External links
- William Tamen at Soccerway