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Everton Poised for Multi-Million Boost After Key Quartet Trigger Major Financial Upside
Everton are on the brink of a significant financial uplift—not just from their high-profile move into the state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium, but from the actions of their own players, whose upcoming involvement on the international stage could inject even more money into the club’s coffers.
The Toffees have already strengthened their squad during the summer, welcoming Jack Grealish and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall as David Moyes targets a strong league finish. Their new 52,769-seat home has opened doors commercially and increased their appeal, giving the club fresh momentum on and off the pitch.
But the biggest unexpected payday may come courtesy of the players already on Everton’s books. With several stars qualifying for this summer’s World Cup, the club stands to collect a sizeable sum under FIFA’s player compensation programme—potentially close to **£1 million** simply for having squad members at the tournament.
According to Everton News financial expert Adam Williams, four players—Idrissa Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye, Jordan Pickford and Nathan Patterson—are almost certain to be called up, provided they remain fit. Several more, including Seamus Coleman, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Jake O’Brien, Tom King and Mark Travers, could join them via the play-offs or late call-ups, pushing the number potentially to seven.
Williams explained that FIFA paid around £7,500 per player per day during the 2022 World Cup. With FIFA increasing the overall funding pot by roughly 70% for this edition, even a conservative assumption of a 30% rise would bring the rate to around £10,000 per player per day.
Individually, that figure may not seem transformative for a club with a turnover of £187 million—but across multiple players over the course of a two-week group stage, it quickly accumulates. Seven players exiting after the group stage would net Everton just under £1 million, and progression into later rounds—or additional call-ups—could see that figure double.
While £1 million may not radically alter Everton’s long-term financial picture, it’s a welcome bonus that requires zero effort from Moyes or the board—and arrives at a crucial time. With the manager expected to strengthen his squad in January and again in the summer, every extra pound helps.
Left-back remains an area of priority, especially with Vitaliy Mykolenko’s contract winding down. And while a standout World Cup from someone like Ndiaye could attract unwanted interest from other clubs, the bonus revenue from FIFA could be reinvested into youth development or strategic squad reinforcements.
In a season where every margin matters, this unexpected windfall could give Everton a quiet but meaningful advantage heading into another pivotal summer.
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