James Tarkowswki finished the season as the only outfield player to complete every single minute of the 2022-23 campaign.
The Everton defender remained an ever-present as the Toffees once more beat the drop to survive in the top-flight for another season.
But it was not just for the sake of consistency that Tarkowski continued to be picked, having ended the season with the most blocks per game (2.1), sixth-highest clearances per game (5.2) and was joint-fifth for aerials won (3.2).
As well as his defensive efforts, the England international managed a goal and assist, too, which amounted to four points won for the Toffees that would have proven pivotal in the club's fight against relegation.