Everton star Iliman Ndiaye looking happy, David Moyes clapping in inset.
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Declan Carr
Fri 10 October 2025 19:10, UK
Iliman Ndiaye has been one of Everton’s best performers this season.
Jack Grealish takes the headlines for his Everton exploits, but Ndiaye is often looked over despite his impressive form.
Danny Murphy was quick to praise Ndiaye after Everton beat Crystal Palace last time out, but he often does not get the credit that he deserves.
Ndiaye has admitted his desire to take Everton into Europe, and if he carries on performing the way that he is, they will have every chance.
Everton winger Jack Grealish celebrates against Wolves
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Iliman Ndiaye earns plaudits after display away from Everton
Ndiaye was one of several Everton stars on international duty, and he started as Senegal demolished South Sudan with a 5-0 win.
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The Blues ace assisted Crystal Palace star Ismaila Sarr’s opener and was replaced in the second half after 71 minutes.
SeneNews was stunned by the 25-year-old’s actions in the lead-up to the goal, saying: “Ismaila Sarr puts the Lions in front. He was on the lookout after some titanic work from Iliman Ndiaye. The Everton striker went down his right flank, winning the ball before attempting a magnificent cross.”
Meanwhile, RTS labelled the Everton star’s cross as “inspired”.
David Moyes will be buzzing with Ndiaye scenes
Ndiaye has been shifted to the right to accommodate Jack Grealish, but that has not impacted his production in the top-flight.
He has notched three goals and one assist in the Premier League, although one of those efforts was from the penalty spot.
Ndiaye has featured seven times in the league for the Blues this season
He has averaged 0.9 shots per game and 1.6 key passes per match
All three of his goals have come from inside the penalty area
The burden falls on the Toffees’ wingers due to the lack of firepower from Beto and Thierno Barry up front.
However, David Moyes will love the scenes from the latest international action as his winger got an assist and did not play the full 90 minutes, meaning he should be fresher when he returns to Finch Farm.
He will be hoping that Ndiaye can take the momentum from a brilliant national team performance and use it to inspire a great run of form for his club, and bolster their hopes of a European place.
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