Tim Cahill, a remarkable former player for Everton, has been celebrated as the club’s greatest player of the contemporary period.
Graeme Sharp, who ranks as Everton’s second all-time leading scorer, mentioned that Cahill represents a £20 million ($32.3m) talent who is close to achieving legendary status at Goodison Park.
Achieving such recognition is no small accomplishment for a club that boasts legends such as Dixie Dean, one of the most prolific goal scorers in English history, who netted 383 goals in 433 appearances for Everton.
Last week, Cahill marked a significant milestone by scoring his 50th Barclays Premier League goal in just 174 matches with the Merseysiders.
“Without a doubt, Tim Cahill is Everton’s top performer of recent years; since ’95, no one has surpassed him,” Sharp expressed.
“While Duncan Ferguson holds legendary status, I believe Tim should be mentioned in the same breath. When he retires, Evertonians will cherish his memory, ensuring his legendary status is secured.”
Sharp also noted his belief that Cahill ranks among the top three scoring midfielders in the Premier League.
“While Lampard and Gerrard come to mind, Cahill deserves to be included because when he is presented with an opportunity, he scores nine times out of ten,” he explained, emphasizing that Cahill is in a “different class.”
