Wonderkids You Haven’t Heard of Yet: Amari Moses (Everton)

At the beginning of the year, Everton Under-18s midfielder, Amari Moses, signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing on a deal to keep him with the side until June 2028. After being with the Blues Academy for more than 10 years, making his debut campaign as a first-year scholar, and signing a full-time agreement with the club in the summer of 2025, it is time to look at the abilities and background of this wonderkid in the making.

Wonderkid in Waiting: Amari Moses Scouting Report

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The 2009-born midfielder turned 17 at the beginning of the year and has already proven his adaptability and capability of playing across the midfield. Moses can comfortably play either centrally or on the flanks and can be seen as a player with significant long-term potential, as the club look to continue to develop the youngster amid growing interest from outside.

His on-ball skills come from his past as a Futsal academy player. He was just five when he joined a Futsal academy in Manchester and has carried that skillset over to football, continuing to play both for some time through his academy progression.

He has shown a lot of promise, even being selected as part of The Guardian’s Next Generation 2025, which selected the best youngsters at each Premier League team born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009.

Amari Moses Stats

The young prospect has played over 400 minutes in his eight appearances across all competitions this season, and had one assist in the last U-18s campaign during his third appearance for the side. Although his lack of goals and assists doesn’t reflect his true ability as a player, as he remains creative on the pitch and brings a meaningful energy to the squad. 

The midfielder is English but could also represent the Netherlands if he chose. So far he has yet to be capped at U18 level, as the Three Lions boast one of the most competitive squads in world football, particularly for an attacker. He was previously capped at U15 competitions for England

His sheer numbers may not impress easily, but at 16 he was asked to train with the senior Toffees squad, an indication of the trust held in him by the hierarchy. Locking him down to a professional deal early also tells us that the insiders at the team know something that those outside of their system don’t regarding his abilities.

Playing Style

The teen often plays as the most advanced midfielder in the team, operating on the wings when he is needed to. Moses is described as a “creative, attacking player with excellent technique.” 

Furthermore, he is a “direct runner and energetic presence who has caught the eye with his goals and assists.”

There is no doubt that Everton’s Men’s First Team Manager, David Moyes, will be keeping his eye on the young talent in the coming seasons and this player is one to watch.