Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye

Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye is a Senegalese midfielder born in Rouen, France, on 6 March 2000. He developed with Rouen Sapins and FC Rouen before spending time in the Olympique de Marseille academy and later joining Dakar Sacré-Cœur in Senegal. After moving to England, Ndiaye endured unsuccessful trials at several clubs and continued his development through Boreham Wood, Rising Ballers and Sunday League football. Sheffield United signed him in 2019, and a loan spell at Hyde United preceded his emergence with the Blades. Ndiaye became known for carrying the ball through tight areas, using dribbling and movement to progress attacks from wide or central positions. He joined Marseille in August 2023 before moving to Everton in July 2024. Internationally, Ndiaye chose Senegal, made his debut in 2022 and represented the Lions of Teranga at the 2022 World Cup.