Seamus Coleman will finish his Everton playing career at the end of the 2025-26 season when his contract expires, the club and player announced on May 15, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Coleman, 37, joined Everton from Irish club Sligo Rovers in January 2009 for a £60,000 transfer fee [1, 2, 7, 4, 5, 6].
Coleman holds the Everton club record for most Premier League appearances with 372 games and has made 433 appearances across all competitions [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. He has captained Everton 140 times during his career [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Fans and Everton manager David Moyes have described Coleman as a committed leader and a club legend. Moyes said, "It's virtually impossible to put into words what I think of Séamus Coleman and the impact he's had. It has been a genuine privilege to watch him grow as a player, a leader, and a man" [2, 4]. Coleman expressed gratitude for the fans, saying, "You've helped me in more ways than you could imagine. I've always tried my best to put Everton Football Club first and you all mean the world to me" [2].
Injuries have limited Coleman's playing time in recent seasons. He has made only three Premier League appearances this season, with just one start in which he featured for 10 minutes before being substituted due to injury [1, 2, 3, 5, 6]. His final home game will be against Sunderland on Sunday, May 17, 2026, and if he plays, he will rise to ninth on Everton's all-time appearances list, surpassing Dixie Dean and Leon Osman [1, 4].
Coleman served briefly as Everton's interim co-manager for an FA Cup tie in early 2025 following Sean Dyche's sacking [1]. The club has offered him a coaching role after his playing contract expires, and he holds a UEFA B License coaching badge [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Coleman said he plans to use the summer to consider his future, including the possibility of continuing his playing career elsewhere or with the Republic of Ireland national team: "After such a big decision, I want to have some time over the summer to focus on what's next for me and my family. My love for Everton is something you all know about – and I've got a huge love for Ireland as well" [4].
