{"id":1410736,"date":"2025-11-13T18:38:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T18:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1410736"},"modified":"2025-11-14T08:43:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T08:43:41","slug":"tactical-analysis-iliman-ndiaye-everton-importance","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-iliman-ndiaye-everton-importance\/","title":{"rendered":"Iliman Ndiaye analysis: Stats reveal how crucial the Senegal star is to Everton\u2019s attack and press"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/everton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everton<\/a> will be one of the Premier League sides hit hardest by the Africa Cup of Nations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toffees are expected to only lose two players for the competition next month. However, it\u2019s the calibre of the duo that\u2019ll impact the Merseyside outfit. In reality, they could also be without key pair Idrissa Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye for the duration of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senegal are one of the pre-tournament favourites to go the distance. That shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise. The Lions of Teranga have quality in every position. Gueye and Ndiaye are just the tip of the iceberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-ndiaye-established-as-everton-s-star-performer\" data-level=\"3\">Ndiaye established as Everton&#8217;s star performer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-toffees-man-thrives-in-the-final-third\" data-level=\"3\">Toffees man thrives in the final third<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-off-ball-work-also-key\" data-level=\"3\">Off-ball work also key<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Realistically, Everton can make do without Gueye. David Moyes has cover for the 36-year-old in the middle of the park. The absence of Ndiaye is what will really hurt Moyes\u2019 side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ndiaye-established-as-everton-s-star-performer\">Ndiaye established as Everton&#8217;s star performer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everton have a number of key players on the books. Jordan Pickford is first-choice for club and country, and the goalkeeper is vital for the Toffees. Centre-back James Tarkowski is captain in the absence of Seamus Coleman. Jack Grealish, meanwhile, has been a revelation since his arrival from Manchester City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ndiaye, though, is the star for Everton. Grealish\u2019s early-impact hogged the spotlight yet it\u2019s the former who has emerged as their key man. The Toffees are hardly the most dominant side in the division. Their 45% possession is the fifth-lowest in England\u2019s top tier. Even so, they rank seventh for completed take-ons (78) in the 2025-26 Premier League campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1410741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025-32x40.jpg 32w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/11\/13182845\/TakeonsCompleted_13112025.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 25-year-old is largely responsible for that number being so high. Only Jeremy Doku and Mohammed Kudus (both 34) have completed more take-ons than Ndiaye (27) in the Premier League this season. The wideman is responsible for 34.62% of Everton\u2019s overall haul. For context, Grealish (14) ranks second for this metric for Everton. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (10) is the only other player to achieve double figures for the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-toffees-man-thrives-in-the-final-third\">Toffees man thrives in the final third<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For an Everton side that infrequently attacks through the middle, preferring to focus their efforts down the flanks, Ndiaye\u2019s impact is huge. To lose a player of his calibre for Afcon will severely hinder their chances of securing a top-half finish. Not only does he provide a wide threat, Ndiaye has the end product to really hurt opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only Grealish (23) has created more chances from open play than Ndiaye (14) in the Premier League this season. While the assists haven\u2019t flowed &#8212; he has just one to his name &#8212; Ndiaye is able to routinely find a teammate after beating a man.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/dabble-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dabble<\/a> yet? 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Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What really stands out though is how prolific Ndiaye has proven in the Premier League. Indeed, of the 95 players to have managed at least 10 shots, the Everton man has the third-best conversion rate (33.3%). Having finished last season as the Toffees\u2019 top scorer, it wouldn\u2019t be a shock to see the winger outscore his teammates again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-off-ball-work-also-key\">Off-ball work also key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not only Ndiaye&#8217;s work on the ball that is crucial, however. His 28 tackles is more than any other attacking player and ranks 12th in the Premier League this season. This tenacity out of possession enables Ndiaye to force turnovers in dangerous areas of the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defenders struggle once under pressure from Ndiaye, though this rings true of Everton as a collective. Only Grealish (11) has won possession in the attacking third more times than Ndiaye (10) in the Premier League this season. As a team, the Toffees (44) rank third for this metric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No one in the Everton squad can combined the same on and off-the-ball work as Ndiaye. The player himself carries out these duties to the highest standard. It\u2019s no wonder, then, that a number of teams across Europe have shown a liking in the former Marseille man. Moyes has previously laughed off speculation linking Ndiaye with a January move away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given Ndiaye\u2019s performances on Merseyside across the last 18 months, Moyes\u2019 decision to rebuff talk of a January exit was an easy one to make. It\u2019s for this reason may Afcon may prove both a curse\u2026 and a blessing. Everton will be robbed of their main attacking threat for a month, if not longer. However, the star forward\u2019s spell in Morocco is likely to deter suitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, Everton are expected to suffer in Ndiaye\u2019s absence. Any team, no matter their stature, would struggle without their best player. As such, it could prove a tough festive period, and start to 2026, for Moyes and his men. At least they&#8217;ll be able to call upon Ndiaye once Afcon comes to a head.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everton will be one of the Premier League sides hit hardest by the Africa Cup of Nations. The Toffees are expected to only lose two players for the competition next month. However, it\u2019s the calibre of the duo that\u2019ll impact the Merseyside outfit. In reality, they could also be without key pair Idrissa Gueye and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3564,"featured_media":1410739,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Iliman Ndiaye has become Everton\u2019s key attacking force, and his AFCON absence could derail the Toffees\u2019 hopes of a top-half Premier League finish.","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"features-category":[],"squawka-category":[],"class_list":["post-1410736","features","type-features","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"external_featured_image_url":"","hide_featured_image_pattern":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Iliman Ndiaye analysis: Stats reveal how crucial the Senegal star is to Everton\u2019s attack and press | Squawka | EN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" 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