• Born: 19/10/1983


• Birthplace: Preston


• Nationality: English

On Friday 21st August 2021, Everton announced the signing of Goalkeeper Andy Lonegan for the 2021-22 season.

Born in Preston, the keeper enjoyed his most successful career stint at his home-town club after rising through North End’s academy ranks to break into the first team in 2000.

In 11 years at Deepdale, the 37-year-old made more than 200 appearances after establishing himself as first-choice following loan stints at Darlington, Blackpool, Wycombe and Swindon. Lonergan won the club’s Player of the Year award over consecutive seasons between 2008-2010 and even scored for the Lilywhites from a goal-kick against Leicester in October, 2004.

Lonergan departed his established childhood roots after more than a decade at the Lancashire outfit, moving on to get consistent game time at Leeds, Bolton and Fulham between 2011-2016.

Wolverhampton Wanderers presented the next part of Lonergan’s journey before relocating to Teesside - either side of a brief return to West Yorkshire with Leeds - to join Middlesbrough in 2019, where he was sent to Rochdale on an emergency loan in February, 2019.

An eye-catching move to Liverpool became available in the summer of 2019 after proving his credentials during a pre-season tour of the United States. Lonergan’s efforts were rewarded with a season at Anfield which saw the Reds secure their first Premier League title during the 2019/20 campaign.

He was presented with Jürgen Klopp’s league winner’s medal after the title was confirmed and the stopper’s contribution towards helping the development of Liverpool’s young keepers was recognised with appreciation from the club’s first-team staff.

He would then go on to have two short term contracts at Stoke City, and then West Bromwich Albion, providing cover for their first team goalkeepers.

Andy, once again, will provide Cover for Everton after extending his deal for a further year in July 2023.

Contracted until: June 2024.