Iliman Ndiaye, Everton's dynamic attacking midfielder, has swiftly established himself as a standout performer in the Premier League. Our recent statistical analysis highlights his quality with the ball at his feet, with Ndiaye completing 34 successful dribbles over 14 matches, averaging approximately 2.9 dribbles per 90 minutes.
Playing Style and On-Field Impact
Ndiaye's playing style is characterised by his exceptional dribbling, creativity, and versatility. Primarily operating as an attacking midfielder, he is adept at playing across various forward positions.
His ability to navigate tight spaces and maintain close ball control makes him a constant threat to defenders. Beyond his dribbling, Ndiaye's vision and penchant for short passes facilitate seamless attacking transitions,
Contribution to Everton's Season
Since joining Everton, Ndiaye has made a significant impact. He has scored two goals in his 14 Premier League appearances thus far, with his 84% successful passing rate showing
His dribbling ability not only advances play but also creates opportunities for teammates, disrupting opposition defences and adding a creative spark to Everton's attacking play.
Comparisons with Premier League Peers
Ndiaye’s dribbling is often complemented by his attempts to deliver crosses. He averages 1.5 crosses per 90 minutes, a respectable figure but lower than other wingers and attacking midfielders this season. For example:
Bukayo Saka delivers an impressive 7.0 crosses per 90 minutes, maximising his dribbling and vision.
Matheus Cunha averages 4.7 crosses per 90 minutes.
Jarrod Bowen registers 4.3 crosses per 90 minutes.
In terms of big chances created, Ndiaye has only registered 1 big chance for far this season, while players like Saka have created 19 and Antoine Semenyo has 5.
This emphasises the need for Ndiaye to translate his dribbling success into more decisive contributions in the final third, but for the Toffees that will hopefully come over the next few months to help with their relegation battle.
