• Born: 06/06/2001


• Birthplace: Stord Island


• Nationality: Norwegian

Einar Iversen (born 6 June 2001) is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Everton.

After started his career with Stord IL, he made his first team debut in April 2017 against Lysekloster in the NM-Cup.

He then had a trial with Everton in April 2017, joining them the following summer.

Einar's Everton Under-18s debut was in September 2017 against Liverpool.

He's also represented Norway at Under-15 to Under-17s and Under-21 level.

At the end of the 2018-19 season, Einar was honoured with the prestigious Keith Tamlin award.

The accolade is named after the Club’s Vice Life President and honours a player for their “excellence, attitude and application” during their time in the Academy.

Under-18s skipper Iversen, follows in the footsteps of the likes of Tom Davies, Beni Baningime and Ross Barkley, who have previously won the prize.

Iversen’s excellent progress at Everton has been recognised at international level, and he already been capped for Norway’s Under-21s. The 2018-19 season also saw Iversen make his debut for David Unsworth’s double-winning Everton Under-23 side.

“This means so much,” said Iversen, after receiving his award from Mr Tamlin.

“You look at players who have won it before, and it’s inspiring."

“It’s been a good year for me. I was given the captaincy, which I didn’t expect, but I feel like I’ve developed as a leader as the season has gone on".

“The coaches have been fantastic, they’re so passionate and focused."

“I’ve been at Everton for two years now and it’s been the best two years of my life. I’m now looking forward to the future.”

On 8th July 2019, Einar signed a 3 year professional contract with Everton. On 10th July 2022, Everton announced a one year extended contract had been agreed until 2023.

Einar left Everton at the end of the 2022-2023 campaign.