Liam Walsh

Everton

Born in Huyton, England, Walsh started his career at Everton when he joined them at five years old. In July 2014, Walsh signed a scholarships with the academy. Eight months later, he signed his first professional contract with the club. Walsh progressed through Everton's academy, regularly appearing for the Under-18 and Under-23 sides. On 1 August 2015, Walsh appeared in the first team for the first time as an unused substitute, in a 2–0 loss against Leeds United. In November 2015, he scored a memorable goal from the halfway line during an Under-18 game against Derby. As a result, he was awarded the club's Goal of the Month for November. After his loan spell at Yeovil Town ended, Walsh continued to feature for the Under-23 sides in the 2016–17 season. He started the season well when he set up two goals as captain, in a 2–0 win over Bolton Wanderers in the Group Stage of EFL Trophy. He shortly signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him until 2019. Walsh then became a regular in the midfield position for the Under-23 sides, under David Unsworth's side. His number of outstanding performance resulted in him being named Premier League 2 Player of the Month in February 2017. After helping the side win the Premier League 2 title at the end of the season, Walsh was shortlisted for the league's Player of the Year award. Walsh was also called up to the England squad for the U20 World Cup in South Korea but suffered an injury towards the end of the 2016/17…

Walsh is eligible to play for England and Italy. After representing England U16 side in 2012, Walsh was called up by England U18 for the first time on 16 September 2014. He made his England U18 debut on 24 September 2014, where he started the whole game, in a 2–0 loss against Italy U18. Walsh went on to make appearance for England U18 side.

As of match played 27 October 2026

Walsh attended Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School in West Derby and Wade Deacon High School in Widnes. Apart from his father, Walsh's family are Everton supporters. Walsh is in a relationship with Aston Villa midfielder Missy Bo Kearns; the pair announced Kearns was pregnant with their first child in March 2026, before revealing they had suffered a miscarriage later that month.