Overview
- Idrissa Gana Gueye told Everton’s official matchday programme he believes Iliman Ndiaye has the qualities to become the next African Ballon d’Or winner.
- Ndiaye’s performances have drawn wider notice this season, with four league goals and viral highlight reels showcasing his dribbling and creativity on the right of David Moyes’ attack.
- Moyes praised Ndiaye’s progress and said the club is relaxed about his future because he is on a long contract.
- Since joining from Marseille in 2024, Ndiaye became Everton’s top scorer, netted the last men’s goal at Goodison Park and the first at Bramley‑Moore Dock.
- Both Ndiaye and Gueye are with Senegal, having started a recent 2-0 friendly defeat to Brazil in London, with the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations set to impact Everton’s selections in December and January.