Dominic Calvert-Lewin has certainly kept us guessing. With his contract quietly ticking down, Everton fans are left wondering whether to invest in another shirt with his name and iconic No. 9, or prepare for what feels like an inevitable farewell.
It’s the classic “will they, won’t they” scenario, equal parts nostalgia and nervous anticipation, wrapped in a storyline that could easily pass for a Netflix drama.
That goodbye hasn’t officially arrived just yet, but journalist Peter O’Rourke has claimed the English striker is set to leave the club after nine rollercoaster years. Will he chase sunnier skies abroad? Will a top-six club tempt him with European nights and trophy dreams? Or maybe, just maybe, he’s saving a stylish deadline day reveal, sunglasses on, oat milk latte in hand, like a true transfer window icon. Whatever his plan, Dom’s playing it cool, and honestly, it suits him.
Premier League clubs will no doubt be lining up for his signature. With proven experience, a physical presence, and a knack for clutch goals, Calvert-Lewin is a tempting option. Newcastle have been sniffing around, and there are whispers of a Yorkshire homecoming with Leeds United, though it’s hard to picture him coming to Hill Dickinson (hard to say it, I know) in a different shirt
Through the highs and the injury-lows, Dom has remained a central figure at Everton, a fan favorite with a forward’s instinct, although he leaves his shooting boots at home more often than we like. If this truly is the final chapter of his Toffees tale, he’ll leave behind not just goals and grit, but memories of a modern number nine who frustrated and excited in equal measures. We look back on his career and pick the best moments for the Toffees.
First and only Premier League hat-trick
The COVID era, though strange and unforgettable in football history, marked Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s most prolific period in front of goal. He netted 13 and 16 goals across the two disrupted seasons, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most dangerous strikers.
One standout performance came in a 5-2 win over West Brom, where he bagged a memorable hat-trick. His first goal, a clever backheel finish, was a moment of real finesse, levelling the game and showcasing his agility and sharp instincts.
The remaining two goals were classic Calvert-Lewin: a close-range poacher’s finish and a towering header, both highlighting the qualities Everton fans have come to admire: positioning, physicality, and ruthlessness in the box. It remains his only Premier League hat-trick to date, with his other treble coming in the EFL Cup against West Ham.
Merseyside derby winner
Jürgen Klopp entered his final Merseyside derby with everything on the line, three points were a must to keep Liverpool’s title hopes burning. But Goodison Park had other ideas.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin rose to the occasion, quite literally, planting a towering header into the net that all but ended Liverpool’s title dream. It came after Jarrad Branthwaite’s scrappy opener, and the roar that followed Calvert-Lewin’s finish could probably be heard on both sides of Stanley Park.
The 2–0 win wasn't just a derby triumph; it was Everton's first home victory over Liverpool in 14 long years, and one that pulled them closer to Premier League safety.
For Klopp, it was a bitter farewell to the derby, undone not by Everton’s resilience but two massive moments. For Calvert-Lewin, it was yet another chapter in his growing legend at the club: a goal that didn’t just win a match, but restored pride in blue.
The Winner Against Crystal Palace
A season of frustration and frailty at Goodison Park came to a head on one unforgettable night, when nerves and hope let out a roar come the 85th minute.
Everton, trailing 2–0 to Crystal Palace in a must-win match to secure Premier League survival, had clawed their way back to 2–2. The tension was unbearable; the stakes were at an all-time high.
Then, in the 85th minute, Dominic Calvert-Lewin rose, quite literally, to meet a whipped free-kick and thundered home a header that sent the stadium into utter chaos. It was pure ecstasy: fans flooded the pitch, tears flowed freely, and a season teetering on the brink of catastrophe found its redemption.
That goal wasn’t just decisive, it was historic.
Calvert-Lewin’s header didn’t just win a game; it preserved Everton’s 68-year top-flight status. In one leap, he became more than a striker, he became a saviour. The pressure, the passion, the timing — it was the kind of moment that Goodison Park will talk about for decades. It reminded everyone what football can mean when pride, legacy, and survival are all on the line.