Iliman Ndiaye has earned himself something of a cult-hero status among Everton fans in only a year or so at the club.
The Senegal international has been an effective player under David Moyes, scoring 11 times in all competitions in his first season on Merseyside.
He then struck a famous first ever goal at Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium, ensuring his name will be etched into Toffees folklore.
Ndiaye, in this context, was a relative bargain when he moved from France in the transfer window prior to the 2023/24 season.
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How much did Everton pay for Iliman Ndiaye?
Everton signed Ndiaye from Marseille in July 2024 for a reported fee that could rise to as much as £16.9 million (€20m / $22.9m).
According to The Guardian, the initial fee was around £15.6m (€18.5m / $21.1m), with the rest due in possible add-ons.
Ndiaye signed a five-year contract with the Premier League club. According to Capology, he earns a weekly wage of around £45,000 (€52,193 / $61,097).
Iliman Ndiaye scores first goal at new Everton stadium
Ndiaye made history on August 24, 2025 when he scored the first ever Everton goal at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium against Brighton & Hove Albion.
The winger converted a cross from Jack Grealish at the far post in the first half of the match against the Seagulls.
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AN EVERTON ERUPTION! ILIMAN NDIAYE SCORES THE FIRST GOAL AT HILL DICKINSON STADIUM. pic.twitter.com/soDX5M6mv3
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) August 24, 2025
It was a fitting moment given Ndiaye also scored Everton's last goal at their old Goodison Park ground. He netted twice in a 2-0 win over Southampton on May 18, 2025.