Iliman Ndiaye at FIFA World Cup 2026
Everton
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Right winger
Others
Attacking midfielder, second striker, centre-forward
Iliman Ndiaye is a forward for Everton and one of Senegal's most creative attackers ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. He gives the squad dribbling, close control, and the ability to carry the ball through central and wide spaces.
His rise from non-league football in England to the Premier League and international tournament football remains one of the most unusual paths in Senegal's squad. That story matters because his game still brings something different from the team's more direct runners.
Quick Answer
Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye is a 26-year-old Senegal right winger for Everton.
He is primarily used as a right winger, with cover across attacking midfielder, second striker, centre-forward.
His current club contract runs through June 2029.
His reported weekly salary is GBP 45,000 (Capology est.), and his estimated net worth is Financial analysis pending.
Iliman Ndiaye at World Cup 2026
Senegal enter Group I with France, Norway, and Iraq, and Ndiaye remains an important attacking option because of his ability to progress the ball in tight spaces. He can play wide, underneath the striker, or drift between midfield and attack.
That tactical flexibility makes him useful in tournament matches where the attack needs more control rather than just speed. He already has World Cup and AFCON experience, which raises his value inside the squad.
Iliman Ndiaye Early Life and Background
Ndiaye was born in Rouen, France, and moved between France, Senegal, and England during his development. His youth route included Rouen Sapins, Rouen, Marseille, Dakar Sacré-Cœur, and then Boreham Wood after his family settled in England.
That route gave him a very different development path from most top-level forwards. Instead of breaking through in a major academy system, he climbed through mixed environments before Sheffield United recognised his attacking quality.
Personal Info and Profile
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye |
| Date of birth | 6 March 2000 |
| Birthplace | Rouen, France |
| Age | 26 |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | Professional monitoring |
| Nationality | Senegal |
| Second citizenship | France |
| Position | Right winger |
| Other positions | Attacking midfielder, second striker, centre-forward |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Current club | Everton |
| Shirt number | 10 |
| Contract end | June 2029 |
| Transfer value | EUR 50.0M |
| Weekly salary | GBP 45,000 (Capology est.) |
| Estimated net worth | Financial analysis pending |
Iliman Ndiaye Club Career
Ndiaye's club career has been shaped by late recognition rather than early hype. Once he reached senior football regularly, his technical ability and improvisation stood out quickly.
Sheffield United and Hyde United (2019–2023)
Ndiaye joined Sheffield United in 2019 after time with Boreham Wood and spent part of 2020 on loan at Hyde United. He later became a major part of Sheffield United's attack, especially in the Championship promotion campaign.
Marseille (2023–2024)
Marseille signed Ndiaye in 2023 and brought him back into French top-flight football. His season there included 30 Ligue 1 appearances and 3 goals, but the move did not fully unlock his best football.
Everton — 2025-26
Everton signed Ndiaye in July 2024 on a five-year contract through June 2029. He took shirt number 10 and quickly became a fan favourite because of his dribbling and emotional connection to key moments.
His most memorable Everton moment came when he scored twice in the club's final men's match at Goodison Park. That performance made him the last senior men's Everton scorer at the stadium and turned the moment into a lasting part of his club story.
Career Stats Table
| Club | Season | Competition | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 2019-23 | All competitions | 88 | 22 |
| Hyde United | 2020 | Loan / all competitions | 6 | 1 |
| Marseille | 2023-24 | All competitions | 46 | 4 |
| Everton | 2024-26 | All competitions | 74 | 19 |
| Career Total | All competitions | 214 | 46 |
The career table shows a forward who climbed from non-league football into the Premier League and senior international football. His route is unusual, but the level reached is now fully top-tier.
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Everton | All competitions | Subject to confirmation | Subject to confirmation | Subject to confirmation | Subject to confirmation |
| 2024-25 | Everton | Premier League | Subject to confirmation | Subject to confirmation | Subject to confirmation | Subject to confirmation |
| 2023-24 | Marseille | Ligue 1 | 30 | 3 | Subject to confirmation | Subject to confirmation |
Iliman Ndiaye International Career
Ndiaye entered Senegal's senior setup in 2022 and quickly became part of the attacking rotation.
Senior National Team
He made his Senegal debut in 2022 and was part of the squad at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar later that year. Since then he has reached 39 senior caps and 4 goals.
Ndiaye has also featured in AFCON campaigns and World Cup qualifying matches. His role is often that of a connector between midfield and the front line rather than a pure finisher or touchline winger.
| National Team | Year | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 2022– | 39 | 4 |
Honours and Trophies
Iliman Ndiaye Salary, Transfer Value and Net Worth
Capology lists Ndiaye at an estimated GBP 45,000 per week, which equals about GBP 2.34M per year. That places him in a solid Premier League salary bracket without putting him among Everton's very highest earners.
Transfermarkt values him at EUR 50.0M, which is also his current career high. The public fee details around Everton's move from Marseille vary enough that the transfer line stays cautious here.
An estimated net worth figure is not consistently disclosed through verified public reporting. Subject to confirmation.
All salary and net worth figures are estimates based on publicly available data and should not be treated as confirmed financial reporting.
| Metric | Value | Source / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly salary | GBP 45,000 | Capology verified estimate |
| Annual salary | GBP 2.34M | Calculated |
| Current transfer value | EUR 50.0M | Transfermarkt market estimate |
| Peak transfer value | EUR 50.0M | 2026 |
| Last transfer fee | Subject to confirmation | Everton from Marseille |
| Contract end | June 2029 | Everton |
| Estimated net worth | Subject to confirmation | — |
