Eli Campbell (Def)

Date Of Birth: 2nd August 2004

Nationality: English

Squad Number: 20

Signed: 1st September 2026

Debut: vs AFC Wimbledon 17th September 2026

Previous Clubs:

2024– present Everton

2024 Fleetwood Town (loan)

2024–2025 Ross County (loan)

2026 Port Vale (loan)

2026– Milton Keynes Dons (loan)

 

Eli Campbell joined Everton's academy in 2017, progressing through the youth system and establishing himself as a versatile left-sided defender who can play at centre-back or left-back. He signed his first professional contract with Everton in June 2022. 

Campbell began gaining senior experience through a series of loan spells. In February 2024, he joined Fleetwood Town, making 12 League One appearances during the second half of the 2023/24 season. He then moved to Ross County for the 2024/25 season, playing 28 league matches and scoring once as he gained experience in the Scottish Premiership.

He returned to England in January 2026, joining Port Vale on loan. Campbell made 16 League One appearances during the second half of the 2025/26 campaign. He also made his senior Everton debut as a substitute in an FA Cup tie against Sunderland in January 2026.