Iliman Ndiaye Scout Report
Iliman Ndiaye is a remarkable and versatile attacking player for Marseille in the thrilling stage of Ligue 1. Tenacious in reclaiming possession, his percentile ranking for ball recovery looms a high 78.125%, supplemented by robust ball retention skills, buoyed at 93.75%. With an exceptional knack for launching attacks, the Senegalese enjoys a phenomenal percentile of 96.875% in chance creation, introducing a level of unpredictability that keeps opposition defences on tenterhooks.
His demonstrable forte is progressive carrying, at 90.625%, alongside his crucial role in progressive passing, where he nestles in the 84.375th percentile, setting up actions orchestrating the rhythm of play. He’s effective too in chance creation with high-quality assists, scoring a notable 71.88% per 90 minutes and an xA per 90 of 87.5%.
Despite his admirable efforts as an attack leader, goal efficiency and threat appear to be his Achilles Heel, painting a dismal picture with just 31.25% and 21.875%, suggesting he often struggles to convert chances into a substantial goal tally. His goals per 90 and xG per 90 are relatively poor too, being at 6.25% and 9.38% respectively, with a below-average rate of shots per 90 at 12.5%. The precise passing expert suffers a dent in his otherwise seasoned style with these stats.
At 24, Ndiaye is at an age where he’s expected to augment and refine his menacing runs to cap off with more goals, turning his impressive build-up and chance-creating exploits into tangible success in the form of goals. His journey ahead at Marseille, I intrepidly predict, if honed towards efficiency, can steer his transformation from a commendable player into a world-class finisher, intriguing enough to continue to cast watchful eyes upon.
