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Everton· 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

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Right WingFrance26y€50.0MFull profile →

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

0.19G/90

0.10A/90

Based on 2,789 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Iliman Ndiaye

Dan Ndoye92% match
Nottingham Forest · Premier League · €35.0M
Bukayo Saka80% match
Arsenal · Premier League · €120.0M
Estêvão80% match
Chelsea · Premier League · €80.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.1 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Iliman Ndiaye:

Dan Ndoye(92% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90).
Bukayo Saka(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.28 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.0/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.2/90).
Estêvão(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.0 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (3.1/90).

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Dan Ndoye

Nottingham Forest · Premier League

Switzerland25yContract 2030

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vs Ndiaye: €15M cheaper · -0.12 G/90

92% match

€35.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Iliman Ndiaye?▼

The top alternatives to Iliman Ndiaye based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Dan Ndoye, Bukayo Saka, Estêvão, Bryan Mbeumo, Pedro Neto. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Iliman Ndiaye in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Iliman Ndiaye in 2026 include Dan Ndoye (€35.0M), Bukayo Saka (€120.0M), Estêvão (€80.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Iliman Ndiaye play and who plays similarly?▼

Iliman Ndiaye plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Dan Ndoye (Switzerland, €35.0M); Bukayo Saka (England, €120.0M); Estêvão (Brazil, €80.0M); Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon, €80.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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