The short answer
Iliman Ndiaye's FPL case has improved.
The £6.0m Everton midfielder scored a penalty in the club's latest 3-1 pre-season win over Newcastle while Thierno Barry was also on the pitch.
Official FPL analysis says that suggests Ndiaye remains Everton's first-choice penalty taker.
Updated FPL profile
| Category | Current view |
|---|---|
| Price | £6.0m |
| FPL position | Midfielder |
| Real-life role | Advanced attacker |
| Penalties | Strongest current claim |
| GW1 | Crystal Palace H |
Why penalties matter
A midfielder receives five points per goal. If Ndiaye takes penalties while playing close to the striker, he gains a valuable additional route to returns.
Latest penalty evidence
Barry took and scored a penalty earlier in pre-season. The newer Newcastle match is more useful because Ndiaye converted while Barry was on the field.
That does not make the hierarchy permanent, but it pushes Ndiaye clearly ahead based on current evidence.
Ndiaye versus other Everton attackers
| Player | Price | Main route |
|---|---|---|
| Ndiaye | £6.0m | Goals + likely penalties |
| Dewsbury-Hall | £6.5m | Goals, assists, bonus, corners |
| Barry | £5.5m | Central striker goal threat |
| Beto | Check live | Central striker competition |
OneFPL verdict
Ndiaye is now a stronger Gameweek 1 option because the latest penalty evidence favours him.
Compare him in the OneFPL Player Lab and read the Best Everton FPL Players.
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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