First professional contract for Everton U18s defender Reuben Gokah

Michael Kenrick
13/02/2026

Everton U18s defender Reuben Gokah has signed his first professional contract with the club, the deal runs until June 2028.

An England youth international, Gokah – a talented centre-back who only joined Everton last summer – turned 17 earlier this month. He arrived on Merseyside as a first-year scholar, having progressed through the ranks at Charlton Athletic’s academy.

Looking ahead to a positive future with the Blues, Gokah told evertonfc.com: “I’m very proud to have signed this deal.

“It’s an exciting moment for me and a big achievement for both me and my family because I’ve worked very hard. I’m really happy to be able to be given this opportunity.

“It’s an exciting time to be an Everton player at the moment, so I’m really looking forward to what the future has for both me and this club.”


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