The Gravenberch Show: Merseyside Derby Edition

By Analysteye

Liverpool continued their perfect start to the 2025-26 Premier League season with a gritty 2-1 win over Everton at Anfield and one name stood out above the rest: Ryan Gravenberch. The young Dutch midfielder not only made a statistical splash but also rewrote Liverpool history in the Merseyside Derby by becoming the youngest ever player to both score and assist for Liverpool in a Premier League Merseyside derby. 

Ryan Gravenberch made more tackles (5) than any other player in the first half vs. Everton, while no Liverpool player won more duels (6).

And he become the youngest ever player to both score and assist for Liverpool in a Premier League Merseyside derby. ⚽️🅰️ pic.twitter.com/U97sU4MZmR

— Squawka (@Squawka) September 20, 2025

What Gravenberch Delivered vs Everton

• Most tackles in first half: Gravenberch made 5 tackles before the interval, more than any other Liverpool player, showing intensity, defensive awareness, and willingness to get stuck in early. This is exceptional considering he provided a goal and assist in the half.
• Most duels won for Liverpool in that same period; 6 duels won. He asserted himself not just going forward, but in the midfield battles. 

• Goal + Assist: In the 2-1 victory, Gravenberch scored first, a superb finish after a cross from Mohamed Salah in the 10th minute and then created the second goal for Hugo Ekitike a precise pass.

• Youngest ever to both score & assist in a Premier League Merseyside Derby: At 23 years and 127 days, Gravenberch set this record for Liverpool, another notch on his belt.

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Final Thoughts

Ryan Gravenberch’s display against Everton wasn’t just another strong performance, it was a statement. A player who tackles more, wins duels, creates goals, and reshapes historic records. Liverpool’s 2-1 derby win showed both promise and areas to iron out. But with performances like this, it’s clear the midfield engine is running.

If he keeps building on this, Gravenberch could be central to Liverpool’s campaign—dominating key matches, setting standards, and helping the Reds hang on to their perfect start.

YNWA.