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BEN GODFREY
#5 - DEFENDER - ATALANTA
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BEN GODFREY
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GAME LOG
Plays ten minutes versus Young Boys
Godfrey (illness) had five passes in 10 minutes in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Young Boys.
Impact
Godfrey saw some action for the first time since early October as Atalanta were firmly in control. He has been an unused sub in most matches so far. He has posted one block in three appearances.
NOVEMBER 29
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Earns bench spot
Godfrey (illness) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Young Boys.
Impact
Godfrey is back with the club for Tuesday's match, returning from an illness. He has yet to earn a start this season and has only appeared twice, so he is likely to continue on the bench in a rotational role.
NOVEMBER 26
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ROTOWIRE
Available in UCL match
Godfrey (illness) has been called up for Tuesday's game versus Young Boys.
Impact
Godfrey has shaken off an illness that sidelined him over the weekend, but Berat Djimsiti (ankle) and Sead Kolasinac (thigh) are back too, which decreases his chances of seeing some minutes. He has come off the bench just twice so far.
NOVEMBER 25
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Will miss Parma game
Godfrey won't be involved against Parma due to the flu, Atalanta announced.
Impact
Godfrey would have had better chances than usual of featuring since Atalanta are down a couple of defenders, but he's under the weather. Rafael Toloi or Marten de Roon will complete the backline.
NOVEMBER 22
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Unused versus Bologna
Godfrey (back) didn't play in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bologna.
Impact
Godfrey returned after missing three weeks but didn't get minutes and doesn't seem to have earned the trust of the coach yet.
SEPTEMBER 28
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ROTOWIRE
Called up for Bologna fixture
Godfrey (back) was inserted in Atalanta's squad list for Saturday's game versus Bologna.
Impact
Godfrey is good to go after missing three games due to a back injury and will be one of the top deputies since Isak Hien and Rafael Toloi are absent because of thigh issues. He has logged just 22 minutes so far.
SEPTEMBER 27
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Still absent
Godfrey (back) didn't make Atalanta's squad list to face Como on Monday.
Impact
Godfrey will stay on the mend with a back issue that has bothered him for a couple of weeks at this point. Odilon Kossounou might make his first start relieving one of the three regulars in this one.
SEPTEMBER 23
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ROTOWIRE
Not selected
Godfrey (back) wasn't called up for Thursday's clash with Arsenal.
Impact
Godfrey isn't part of the squad for Thursday's match as he continues to struggle with back issues. The defender also missed out against Fiorentina with the same injury. Godfrey's next chance to return is a Monday clash with Como back in domestic action.
SEPTEMBER 18
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ROTOWIRE
Out for Fiorentina match
Godfrey has been omitted from Atalanta's squad list versus Fiorentina due to back pain, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.
Impact
Godfrey has yet to appear this campaign, even though Atalanta dealt with a few injuries in the back in the first three matches, and will attempt to recover next week. Berat Djimsiti and Sead Kolasinac are returning from thigh injuries in this one.
SEPTEMBER 14
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Transfers to Atalanta
Godfrey completed a transfer to Atalanta from Everton, the club announced.
Impact
Godfrey makes the swap to Atalanta after failing to lockdown a consistent starting role on Merseyside in recent years. Still at his best Godfrey has shown he can be a consistent presence in central defense, and he may have the chance to play a huge role in the Atalanta starting XI.
JUNE 28
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Spearheads Everton defensive effort
Godfrey recorded three tackles (two won) and five clearances in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Luton Town.
Impact
Godfrey was central to the Everton defensive effort Friday, leading the team with five clearances in addition to his three tackles (two won) and block. After playing the role of unused substitute during an April match versus Nottingham Forest, Godfrey has started three successive matches, playing the full 90 minutes of each match. Over that span, he's made 17 clearances and three blocks.
MAY 4
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Busy in win
Godfrey recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Liverpool.
Impact
Godfrey had a solid day, keeping a clean sheet against a tough opponent, while also getting surprisingly involved in the attack. The right-back also played the full 90, taking over in the starting XI with Seamus Coleman (groin) injured. Godfrey should close the option with plenty more chances in the starting XI.
APRIL 24
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Six crosses in loss
Godfrey attempted six crosses (one accurate) and two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Manchester United.
Impact
Godfrey has started the last seven games and his total of six crosses is by far the most he has managed in a game this season. Manager Sean Dyche has used four different players at right back, in large part due to injury problems in both full-back positions. Traditionally a centre-back, Godfrey has impressed during his run in the starting XI, but it remains to be seen who will be first choice when everyone is available.
MARCH 10
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ROTOWIRE
Major minutes
Godfrey has gone the full 90 two matches in a row, both ending in 1-1 draws.
Impact
Godfrey was forced off with an illness against Manchester city but since then he's been on the pitch for every single minute. The right-back could fall out of the team now that Seamus Coleman is back available once more, though a variety of injuries have slowed down Coleman's season.
FEBRUARY 26
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ROTOWIRE
Training ahead of Monday
Godfrey (illness) is back to training with the team ahead of Monday's match versus Crystal Palace.
Impact
Godfrey looks to be good to go for Monday after returning to training following an illness. He is expected to return to right back, starting the last three matches while totaling 14 clearances, eight tackles (four won) and three crosses (zero accurate) in that span.
FEBRUARY 15
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Forced off with illness
Godfrey was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Manchester City due to illness.
Impact
Godfrey was sick on the field, forcing Everton into a change in the 56th minute. The defender will hope to recover in time for next week's match against Crystal Palace.
FEBRUARY 10
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Thrives in second season start
Godfrey had four shots (one on target), created one chance and made four tackles (two won) and seven clearances, helped his side to keep a clean sheet and was show a yellow card du...
Impact
Godfrey is usually stuck on the bench, but this time received a chance to start and made most of it, being a much needed help against a talented frontline, while also appearing as a threat on attacking set pieces. With neither Nathan Patterson nor Seamus Coleman totally convincing on the fight for a starting spot at right-back, Godfrey can lean on this performances to rack up more starts moving forward.
FEBRUARY 1
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ROTOWIRE
Left with youth team
Godfrey played with the Everton U21 team during Wednesday's Premier League International Cup clash.
Impact
Godfrey is playing with the youth team simply to keep his fitness up. The defender isn't part of the first team and has made just one bench appearance in the Premier League this season. Godfrey doesn't seem likely to find a significant role moving forward.
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
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Starting preseason clash
Godfrey (groin) was named to the starting XI for Friday's friendly versus Stade Nyonnais.
Impact
Godfrey -- who missed the last five matches of the previous season due to his groin problem -- will likely find himself in a season-long competition for minutes alongside veteran Michael Keane. Godfrey has previously featured as a wing-back, but the addition of Ashley Young and the return of Seamus Coleman likely make Godfrey the third-choice option at either left or right-back.
JULY 14, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Ends season injured
Godfrey made 13 appearances (ten starts), providing an assist, making 20 tackles and 31 clearances during the 2022-23 season.
Impact
Godfrey filled in at both left and right back throughout the season, while also sporadically playing centerback. The defender missed the final five matches of the season with a groin injury but was coming off a run of seven starts in eight matches prior to the injury.
JUNE 16, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Ruled out versus Cherries
Godfrey (groin) will not be able to play against Bournemouth on Sunday.
Impact
Godfrey will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to his groin problem. Injuries have limited the defender to just a mere 13 outings (10 starts) this season. In those limited opportunities, Godfrey generated one assist, seven crosses (one accurate) and 31 clearances. With the potential departure of Yerry Mina in the summer, Godfrey could be given a more prominent role in the back line, though he may still struggle for regular appearances.
MAY 26, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for finale
Godfrey (groin) is a doubt for Sunday's clash with Bournemouth, according to manager Sean Dyche, who described it as "tough and go at best."
Impact
Godfrey suffered a groin injury and has missed four consecutive matches during the Premier League run-in. The defender has a chance to return in some capacity for the finale, especially in the midst of such a tight relegation battle.
MAY 23, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined
Godfrey (groin) will not be an option for Monday's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion. "[Godfrey's] groin is still not right so he will take a bit of time" said manager Sean Dyche.
Impact
Godfrey continues to deal with injury woes and is set to miss his second game in a row with his latest groin injury. He missed the first three months of the campaign with leg surgery and made eight starts in 12 games since his return. With Seamus Coleman (knee) likely done for the season, Nathan Patterson would be the next player up to start at the outside back Monday.
MAY 4, 2023
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Out with groin injury
Godfrey is not in Everton's match day squad for Monday's clash against Leicester City due to a groin injury, manager Sean Dyche announced before the game.
Impact
Godfrey has started seven of Everton's nine Premier League games since the start of March, but he missed out Monday due to injury. Vitaliy Mykolenko and Seamus Coleman (hamstring) get the starts at either full-back position against Leicester.
MAY 1, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
Makes bench Saturday
Godfrey (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Crystal Palace.
Impact
As expected, Godfrey is fit and available, but he will wait for his opportunity on the bench. Vitaly Mykolenko, Michael Keane, James Tarkowski and Mason Holgate are starting in central defense against the Eagles.
APRIL 22, 2023
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ROTOWIRE
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