Everton winger Jack Grealish has made a stunning start to the 2025-26 Premier League season, earning the Premier League Player of the Month award for August after a series of eye-catching performances. Manager David Moyes hailed the accolade as “just the start” for the England international, who has already left a significant mark on his loan club.
Grealish, 30, joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City and has immediately become a central figure in the Toffees’ attacking setup. Across the opening three league games, he has recorded four assists, surpassing all other players in the Premier League at this stage of the season. Two of these assists came in consecutive wins over Brighton and Wolves, while he also contributed from the bench in Everton’s season opener at Leeds.
Record-Breaking Start
The award marks the first time Grealish has received the Player of the Month honor and makes him the first Everton player to do so since Dominic Calvert-Lewin in September 2020. Moyes praised Grealish’s professionalism and dedication, highlighting how the winger’s work ethic has paid off immediately.
“I’m really pleased for him,” Moyes said at a news conference. “You’d have to say it’s a big privilege to be given that accolade, and I’m pleased for him because everybody knows he’s back again. It’s nothing down to me, it’s down to Jack Grealish. He’s looked after himself and worked incredibly hard. He’s come back with the right mindset to produce, and he has produced for us. He’s made a big difference. It’s just the start for Jack.”
Grealish has a wealth of Premier League experience, having debuted for Aston Villa in May 2014. Over 193 league appearances, he has won the title three times with Manchester City and has consistently been recognized for his creative influence in midfield. Despite this experience, his early form at Everton has set new personal benchmarks. Before this season, he had only twice provided two assists in a single Premier League match. With four assists in just three games, he has already established himself as a key figure for the Toffees.
Impact at Everton
His influence extends beyond statistics. Grealish’s vision, passing range, and ability to link up play have reinvigorated Everton’s attack. For a club seeking stability and creativity in the final third, his performances have provided a timely boost. Notably, he became the first Everton player to record multiple assists in consecutive Premier League matches, and he could set another record by doing so in three straight games when the Toffees host his former club Aston Villa on Saturday.
The award itself was determined via a combination of public vote and input from a panel of football experts. It underscores both Grealish’s popularity among fans and his impact on the pitch. Moyes added that the recognition also serves as a motivation for the winger to re-establish himself in the England national team ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
“It’s a big motivation for Jack to break back into the England team,” Moyes said. “His performances in the early part of the season have put a marker down. I don’t pick the England team and I’m glad I don’t because there are so many good players, but Jack needs to keep playing well for us to get ahead of them.”
Looking Forward
For Everton, Grealish’s arrival on loan is proving transformative. The team has already benefited from his creativity and leadership, and his presence offers hope that the club can challenge in the upper half of the Premier League this season. Moyes’ tactical approach has allowed Grealish the freedom to influence play, while also integrating him seamlessly into the squad.
As Everton prepare to face Aston Villa, Grealish will be keen to continue his record-breaking start. Fans will be watching closely to see if he can extend his streak of assists and further justify Moyes’ high praise. If his early form is anything to go by, the England international could be central to Everton’s season-long ambitions, making his Player of the Month award just the beginning of a productive campaign.
