Iliman Ndiaye surely destined for top Premier League club as Everton star destroys multiple stats
Iliman Ndiaye is quickly developing into one of the Premier League’s best attackers, and Everton should worry about losing him to a bigger club.
At the start of the 2025/26 campaign, the Senegal international has outshone the rest of his teammates with four goals and one assist in 10 top-flight appearances – already on track to beat his tally of nine last term.
A ball-carrying phenom down the right flank for David Moyes, but also an incredible finisher of chances, Ndiaye’s latest stunning solo goal earned Everton a 1-1 draw against Sunderland on Monday Night Football.
The 25-year-old slalomed his way past multiple Sunderland players before arrowing his strike into the far left corner, leaving the majority in the Stadium of Light shellshocked.
There’s no surprise that Man City have been linked with a transfer for Ndiaye in recent weeks, and other Premier League clubs are already taking notice.
The stats behind Iliman Ndiaye’s stunning start to the season
Everton are used to being a stepping stone club for players looking to put their name in the shop window, and as it stands, Ndiaye could be the latest to make a big-money move.
The former Sheffield United phenom has impressed in almost every facet of his game this term, but most notably, his dribbling, pressing and chance creation.
According to statistical research conducted by Opta Analyst, in partnership with Football Insider, Everton’s No.10 is producing data that some of the Premier League’s best attackers would be proud of.
Ndiaye ranks fourth in the division for dribbles attempted, behind only dribble demons Jeremy Doku, Mohammed Kudus and Yankuba Minteh, but second for most completed (51.2%), as of November 7, 2025
The Senegalese superstar has also won the sixth most duels in the Premier League (67), while winning the ball more times than any player in the final third.
| Possession won in final third |
| Iliman Ndiaye – 10 |
| Antoine Semenyo – 9 |
| Jack Grealish – 9 |
| Joao Pedro – 9 |
| Bruno Guimaraes – 9 |
| John McGinn – 9 |
Interestingly, with a tally of 13 chances created, Ndiaye is among some of the league’s best for that metric, with teammate Jack Grealish leading the way (20).
As seen with his brilliant left-footed finish against Sunderland, he’s equally comfortable with using both feet, and he’s one of only three players to score two goals with his left foot and two with his right.
The statistics above only reinforce that Ndiaye is a complete forward who is destined for the very top, even if Moyes has other ideas.
What David Moyes said on Ndiaye’s future
Everton have slapped a £100million price tag on Ndiaye, and considering his current form and potential, most will argue he’s worth that much in this market.
That is why Moyes is holding firm in his stance that his star player isn’t for sale, explaining why in his pre-match press conference ahead of Everton’s clash against Fulham.
“I don’t really see the speculation, probably because I’m not looking,” Moyes said. “He’s got three-and-a-half years left on his deal here, maybe more, so it’s something we’re fully aware of.”
The Toffees boss also confirmed that Ndiaye is fit to start against Fulham after limping off at Sunderland earlier in the week.
Whilst that is encouraging for everyone associated with the club, Ndiaye will surely be snapped up by a bigger Premier League club than Everton one day.