# Braiden Graham
**Braiden Graham** (Braiden David Jay Graham, born 2007) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Everton, appearing for the club's under-21 side in Premier League 2, and represents [Northern Ireland](https://www.edgepedia.org/northern-ireland) at youth level and has been called into the senior squad.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) • [2](https://www.irishfa.com/ifa-international/squads/northern-ireland-senior-men/braiden-graham) Born in Ballygowan, Northern Ireland, he became the youngest player ever to make a senior appearance for Linfield at 15 years and 137 days before moving to Everton in July 2024.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) • [3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9we2p0wgero)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Braiden David Jay Graham[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) |
| Born | 2007, Ballygowan, Northern Ireland[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) |
| Position | Centre-forward; also listed as left winger, right winger, and attacking midfielder[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) • [4](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/1589726/braiden-graham) |
| Club | Everton FC U21, joined 1 July 2025, contract to 30 June 2027[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) |
| Linfield record | Youngest-ever senior player for the club, at 15 years and 137 days[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) |
| Premier League 2 2025-26 | 18 appearances, 12 goals, 2 assists for Everton U21[5](https://fbref.com/en/players/bd1d3020/Braiden-Graham) |
| Northern Ireland | Senior squad member; 0 caps, 0 goals, yet to make a full debut[2](https://www.irishfa.com/ifa-international/squads/northern-ireland-senior-men/braiden-graham) |
## Early career at Linfield
Graham began his career at East Coast Strikers in Newtownards before joining Linfield FC in 2016.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) In March 2023, Linfield manager David Healy gave him his senior debut as a substitute away at Dungannon Swifts in an Irish Premiership match, making him the youngest player in the club's history at 15 years and 137 days, a record previously held by Charlie Allen.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9we2p0wgero) Across his time at Linfield he made 10 senior league appearances with 1 goal, mostly as a substitute.[6](https://theanalyst.com/players/13385/braiden-graham/career)
## Move to Everton
Graham moved to Everton in July 2024 and signed his first professional contract four months later, on 8 November 2024.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9we2p0wgero) • [1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) He settled quickly into the academy: in Premier League 2, the under-21 league, he played 8 matches with 5 goals and 1 assist in 2024-25, and 18 matches with 12 goals and 2 assists in 2025-26, a season in which Everton U21 finished 18th.[5](https://fbref.com/en/players/bd1d3020/Braiden-Graham) • [3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9we2p0wgero) Counting cup competitions, the BBC reported 16 goals for the under-21 side that season.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9we2p0wgero)
**First-team attention.** His youth performances attracted the attention of Everton manager [David Moyes](https://www.edgepedia.org/david-moyes), and he was named on the bench for the Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest in December 2025.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9we2p0wgero) In April 2026 he scored four goals and added an assist at [Goodison Park](https://www.edgepedia.org/goodison-park) as Everton's under-21 side beat Ipswich, prompting supporter debate about a step up to the senior team.[7](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c75kpv00x11o) He has remained an unused substitute in senior Premier League, FA Cup, and [EFL Cup](https://www.edgepedia.org/efl-cup) squads without yet making a first-team appearance.[6](https://theanalyst.com/players/13385/braiden-graham/career)
## International career
Graham has represented Northern Ireland at under-17, under-18, under-19, and under-21 levels, scoring 3 goals in 5 under-17 matches and 2 goals in 9 under-19 matches.[4](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/1589726/braiden-graham) In May 2026 he was called into the Northern Ireland senior men's squad under manager [Michael O'Neill](https://www.edgepedia.org/michael-oneill-footballer), alongside fellow 18-year-old [Ceadach O'Neill](https://www.edgepedia.org/ceadach-oneill), as part of a squad the BBC described as looking to the future after Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign ended against Italy in March.[4](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/1589726/braiden-graham) • [3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9we2p0wgero) He remains uncapped, with the Irish FA listing him as yet to make a full debut.[2](https://www.irishfa.com/ifa-international/squads/northern-ireland-senior-men/braiden-graham) The BBC noted that a lack of attacking threat has been a recurring issue for Northern Ireland, and that Graham has been described as a natural goalscorer who could address it.[3](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9we2p0wgero)
## Player profile
Graham is right-footed and listed at 1.75 m by Transfermarkt, while the Irish FA gives his height as 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m).[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) • [2](https://www.irishfa.com/ifa-international/squads/northern-ireland-senior-men/braiden-graham) His main position is center-forward, with FotMob listing left winger as his primary role and right winger, attacking midfielder, and striker as alternatives.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) • [4](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/1589726/braiden-graham) His agent is Murdock Sports Group.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) Estimated market values differ by source: Transfermarkt listed him at €200k as of 3 June 2026, while FotMob gave a transfer value of €500.9k.[1](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712) • [4](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/1589726/braiden-graham)
## References
1. [Braiden Graham - Player profile, Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/braiden-graham/profil/spieler/1122712)
2. [Braiden Graham, Irish Football Association](https://www.irishfa.com/ifa-international/squads/northern-ireland-senior-men/braiden-graham)
3. [Northern Ireland: Who are uncapped youngsters Braiden Graham & Ceadach O'Neill?, BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9we2p0wgero)
4. [Braiden Graham - stats, career and market value, FotMob](https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/players/1589726/braiden-graham)
5. [Braiden Graham Stats, FBref](https://fbref.com/en/players/bd1d3020/Braiden-Graham)
6. [Braiden Graham Career History, Opta Analyst](https://theanalyst.com/players/13385/braiden-graham/career)
7. [Everton news: How close is Braiden Graham to the first team?, BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c75kpv00x11o)
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