Vitaliy Mykolenko
27-Year-Old
Everton
Premier
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Mykolenko is one of the steadier left-backs around, and Everton clearly think so given the new deal that runs to 2029. He started all of his 33 appearances in 2025/26, so the minutes are about as safe as they come. What you won't get is end product. He managed one assist and no goals, and not much came of his 22 chances created. The value is all at the back, as he contributed a career high 145 clearances to go with 51 tackles and 30 interceptions. He's a low-risk, low-ceiling pick who really only earns his keep in formats that pay for defending.
Signs new contract with Everton
Mykolenko signed a three-year contract extension with Everton, committing his future to the club through June 2029, the club announced.
ANALYSIS
Mykolenko joined from Dynamo Kyiv in January 2022 and has gone on to make 157 appearances as a regular in the Toffees' backline, establishing himself as one of the more reliable left-backs in the Premier League. The 27-year-old Ukraine international has consistently shown his defensive abilities against the top wingers in the division, while also contributing four goals during his time at the club, including a Goal of the Season volley in a crucial win at Leicester City in May 2022. The defender expressed ambition to push for European football with Everton under coach David Moyes, citing the freedom he has been given on the pitch as a key factor in his decision to extend his stay at the club.
Mykolenko joined from Dynamo Kyiv in January 2022 and has gone on to make 157 appearances as a regular in the Toffees' backline, establishing himself as one of the more reliable left-backs in the Premier League. The 27-year-old Ukraine international has consistently shown his defensive abilities against the top wingers in the division, while also contributing four goals during his time at the club, including a Goal of the Season volley in a crucial win at Leicester City in May 2022. The defender expressed ambition to push for European football with Everton under coach David Moyes, citing the freedom he has been given on the pitch as a key factor in his decision to extend his stay at the club.
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Consistent starter for Everton
Mykolenko has started in all but one game he's been available for Everton in the current EPL campaign.
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Records assist, own goal in win
Mykolenko assisted once to go with an own goal, four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.
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In starting squad
Mykolenko (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Fulham.
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Option for Saturday
Mykolenko (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Fulham, according to manager David Moyes. "He is back training, so he's back and in the squad. He's fit and available."
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Suffers knock in training
Mykolenko (undisclosed) suffered a knock in the final training session ahead of Saturday's clash against Brighton and is ultimately ruled out for the game, coach David Moyes said to the media.
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Could change teams soon
Teams in Spain and Italy are interested in signing Mykolenko, according to Footmercato.
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Mykolenko is under contract at Everton, but given the interest in his services, it wouldn't be shocking if he left the club during the January transfer window. Mykolenko has been a regular starter on the left side of the Everton defense for years now. It's unclear which teams are targeting him, but the Ukraine international could very well be donning a different jersey in a few more months.
Mykolenko is under contract at Everton, but given the interest in his services, it wouldn't be shocking if he left the club during the January transfer window. Mykolenko has been a regular starter on the left side of the Everton defense for years now. It's unclear which teams are targeting him, but the Ukraine international could very well be donning a different jersey in a few more months.