Iliman Ndiaye begins the 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season at £6.0m after scoring 128 points last season.
That price places him in one of the most competitive parts of the midfield market. Managers can choose from established starters, defensive-contribution specialists and attackers with more obvious set-piece roles.
Ndiaye's appeal comes from his real-life position. Although listed as a midfielder in FPL, he regularly operates in Everton's front line or from an advanced wide role.
Ball carrying, finishing, direct running and goal threat
Main risks
Competition, tactical position and uncertain set-piece share
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Why midfielder classification matters
Ndiaye is listed as a midfielder even when Everton use him close to the striker.
That gives him several advantages over a similarly priced forward:
Five points per goal instead of four
One point for an Everton clean sheet after 60 minutes
Access to a midfield slot
Greater flexibility in 3-5-2 and 4-4-2 structures
Potential defensive-contribution points
The classification does not guarantee value. Ndiaye still needs enough shots, central touches and minutes to outscore other £6.0m midfielders.
What did he produce last season?
Ndiaye finished on 128 FPL points.
His wider Premier League profile now stands at 15 goals and three assists from 66 appearances. The goal total is encouraging, but the limited assist total shows that his strongest Fantasy route is likely to remain scoring rather than sustained creativity.
Managers should therefore assess:
How often he plays inside the penalty area
Whether he starts as part of the front two or three
Whether Everton improve their chance creation
Whether he receives penalties
Whether he regularly reaches 75 to 90 minutes
Everton's opening fixtures
Everton begin with a mixed but manageable run.
Gameweek
Opponent
Venue
1
Crystal Palace
Home
2
Bournemouth
Away
3
Manchester United
Home
4
Tottenham Hotspur
Away
5
Ipswich Town
Home
Crystal Palace and Manchester United are not automatic attacking fixtures, while Tottenham away adds difficulty. Ipswich at home in Gameweek 5 is the early standout.
This schedule makes Ndiaye easier to select as a rotating midfielder than as an automatic starter every week.
A secure penalty role would significantly strengthen Ndiaye's case at £6.0m.
Without penalties, he must earn value through open-play goals, clean-sheet points and occasional assists.
Competition for attacking minutes
Everton's attacking squad includes:
Ndiaye
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Dwight McNeil
Tyler Dibling
Charly Alcaraz
Beto
Thierno Barry
Other developing or returning players
Ndiaye is one of Everton's most important attackers, but his exact role can change depending on the striker and creative midfielder selected around him.
Ndiaye versus other Everton options
Player
Price
Main route to points
Main concern
Ndiaye
£6.0m
Goals from an advanced midfield classification
Set pieces and exact role
Dewsbury-Hall
£6.5m
Goals, assists, bonus and defensive contributions
Costs £0.5m more
Pickford
£5.5m
Saves, clean sheets and goalkeeper bonus
Uses a goalkeeper slot
Tarkowski
£6.0m
Clean sheets, set pieces and defensive contributions
Premium defender cost
Garner
£6.0m
Set pieces and defensive contributions
Recovering from groin surgery
Ndiaye is the most direct Everton attacking option at £6.0m. Dewsbury-Hall has more routes to points, while Pickford and Tarkowski offer greater minutes security.
Ndiaye versus the £6.0m midfield market
The same price range includes players such as:
Patrick Dorgu
Amad
Mitoma
Minteh
Tavernier
Alex Scott
Schade
Barnes
Enzo Le Fée
The correct pick depends on role and fixtures.
Attribute
Ndiaye's standing
Goal threat
Strong
Assist potential
Moderate
Minutes security
High, but not absolute
Set pieces
Possible penalties, otherwise limited
Opening fixtures
Mixed
Team attacking strength
Moderate
Differential potential
Strong
Use OneFPL Compare to compare Ndiaye directly with the other £6.0m midfielders.
Best squad role
Ndiaye is best used as:
A fourth midfielder in a balanced squad
A rotating starter paired with a strong bench option
A fifth midfielder in a deeper Gameweek 1 Bench Boost structure
A differential when Everton's fixtures improve
A replacement for an injured or rotated mid-priced midfielder
He is less attractive when the squad requires him to start through every difficult fixture.
What must pre-season confirm?
Before selecting Ndiaye, check:
He starts with Everton's likely first team
He plays close to the striker
He completes at least 60 to 75 minutes in the final friendlies
He remains involved in penalties
Everton's creative midfield is functioning
He avoids an injury or late transfer complication
OneFPL verdict
Current status: Strong watchlist, viable Gameweek 1 selection.
Ndiaye is one of the more interesting £6.0m midfielders because his real-life role can be more advanced than his FPL classification suggests.
The mixed opening fixtures prevent him from becoming an automatic selection. His appeal rises sharply if pre-season confirms a central role or penalties.
Managers who select him should have a playable substitute for Tottenham away and other difficult matches.
FAQ
How much does Ndiaye cost in FPL?
£6.0m at the start of 2026/27.
How many points did he score last season?
128 FPL points.
Is Ndiaye a midfielder or forward in FPL?
He is listed as a midfielder.
Is Ndiaye Everton's penalty taker?
He is a candidate, but the hierarchy is not confirmed. Pre-season evidence is required.
Is Ndiaye better than Dewsbury-Hall?
Ndiaye is cheaper and may play closer to goal. Dewsbury-Hall offers stronger creative and defensive-contribution routes.
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