Everton 04/05 — Fourth Place Finish: Full Squad & Ratings
Everton 2004/05 season — all 18 players rated, best XI, and how to draft them in 38-0.
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Written off after selling Wayne Rooney, David Moyes's Everton instead produced the season of their modern era, scrapping their way to fourth place — above city rivals Liverpool. Tim Cahill's goals from midfield, Thomas Gravesen's authority before his January departure, and Nigel Martyn's veteran goalkeeping defined a side far greater than the sum of its parts.
With Thomas Gravesen (81 OVR) leading the way alongside Tim Cahill (81) and Nigel Martyn (80), this squad averages 76.9 across all 18 players — below the 44-squad average of 80.7. For drafters, it is a value squad — the elite names at the top are genuine draft prizes, but the tail is thinner, so take the star when the slot lands here.
Key Players & Ratings
The standout names in this squad are Thomas Gravesen (81 OVR), Tim Cahill (81 OVR), Nigel Martyn (80 OVR). Across all 18 players the squad averages 76.9 OVR, which makes it a value squad with hidden gems for drafters who know their history. Ratings are anchored to EA FIFA/FC scores for that specific season, cross-checked against appearance data.
Full 18-Man Squad
| Pos | Player | OVR | Alt positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Nigel Martyn | 80 | — |
| GK | Richard Wright | 74 | — |
| RB | Tony Hibbert | 77 | — |
| RB | Steve Watson | 75 | RM, CM |
| RCB | David Weir | 78 | CB |
| CB | Joseph Yobo | 79 | RB |
| LCB | Alan Stubbs | 78 | CB |
| LB | Alessandro Pistone | 76 | — |
| LB | Gary Naysmith | 73 | LM |
| CDM | Lee Carsley | 77 | CM |
| RM | Leon Osman | 76 | CM |
| CM | Thomas Gravesen | 81 | CDM |
| CM | Tim Cahill | 81 | CAM |
| CM | Mikel Arteta | 80 | CAM |
| LM | Kevin Kilbane | 76 | LB |
| LW | James McFadden | 73 | CF |
| ST | Marcus Bent | 76 | RW |
| ST | Duncan Ferguson | 75 | — |
Best XI — Everton 2004/05
The highest-rated eleven available from this squad in 38-0:
- GK Nigel Martyn 80 OVR
- RB Tony Hibbert 77 OVR
- RCB David Weir 78 OVR
- CB Joseph Yobo 79 OVR
- LCB Alan Stubbs 78 OVR
- LB Alessandro Pistone 76 OVR
- CDM Lee Carsley 77 OVR
- RM Leon Osman 76 OVR
- CM Thomas Gravesen 81 OVR
- CM Tim Cahill 81 OVR
- CM Mikel Arteta 80 OVR
Drafting This Squad in 38-0
When the draft slot machine lands on Everton 04/05 — Fourth Place Finish, you pick exactly one of these 18 players for your all-time XI. In Normal mode you see every rating shown above; in Legend mode the numbers are hidden, so knowing this squad's real hierarchy is your edge. After drafting a full XI you pick a manager and simulate a 38-round season chasing the perfect 38-0-0 record.
FAQ
Who was the best player in Everton's 2004/05 squad?
Thomas Gravesen (81 OVR), with Tim Cahill (81) and Nigel Martyn (80) completing the core of the side.
What did Everton achieve in 2004/05?
Everton finished fourth in 2004/05, above Liverpool, to reach the Champions League qualifiers.
Can I draft this squad in 38-0?
Yes. Everton 04/05 is one of the 44 squads in the draft pool. Land on it during the draft and you can pick one of its 18 players for your all-time XI.