Famous for costing just £60,000 from Sligo Rovers in January 2009, Coleman holds Everton's record for most Premier League appearances (372) and will move into the top 10 of the Toffees' all-time appearance list if he features against Sunderland this weekend.
A modern-day Blues icon, loved by fans, teammates and staff, and lauded for his leadership and attitude on and off the pitch, Coleman has given everything in an Everton shirt.
But like with anything in life, all good things must come to an end, and the 37-year-old has confirmed he will be leaving the Hill Dickinson Stadium at the end of the campaign.
In an emotional statement reflecting on his Everton career, Coleman said: “After more than 17 years at this great football club, I've decided this season will be my last as a player here.
“I want to thank the fans for their unbelievable support. You've helped me in more ways than you could imagine. I've always tried my best to put Everton Football Club first and you all mean the world to me. I live in the city – I see you all daily – and I’ve taken your love of the Football Club back into the dressing room to explain to the lads how much Everton means to the people.
“I also thank my managers, teammates and all the staff at Everton. They've seen me happy, sad, angry, emotional, but the greater cause has always been Everton Football Club. Thank you for making me a better captain and teammate. It’s an incredible football club with incredible people.
“Obviously, after such a big decision, I want to have some time over the summer to focus on what's next for me and my family. My love for Everton is something you all know about – and I've got a huge love for Ireland as well.
“The Club have been unbelievable with me. They've offered me an opportunity to stay on at the Football Club. The manager and staff have been great, and I think with it being such an important decision over my future, I'm going to take a nice, long holiday and look back on what has been an amazing time as an Everton footballer.”
Coleman said in the above statement that the club have "offered" him to stay at Everton in some capacity, and that speaks volumes about how highly regarded he is on Merseyside as he decides his next steps.