Everton’s fortunes turned as David Moyes returned to Goodison Park and the toffees rattled off big wins against Tottenham and Brighton. These players were instrumental in that success and, as voted by the Toffee Blues, is your first Player of the Month for 2025.
2ND PLACE – Illiman Ndiaye (10 Votes)
The runner up for Toffee Blues Player of the Month, Illiman Ndiaye shined in the month of January. He scored the decisive penalty in the 0-1 victory away to Brighton, and scored a brilliant goal in the win against Tottenham at Goodison Park. Ndiaye’s ability to dribble past defenders and carry the ball into dangerous areas has been so crucial for the toffees, adding a layer of dynamism to the attack that has not been present in recent years.
He completed 785 of his passes in January, and completed a whopping 5 take-ons against Tottenham Hotspur, showing his ability to dribble past defenders. His 6 goals have played an integral role in the toffees season, and his lightning play in the month of January makes him this month’s runner up for Player of the Month.
1ST PLACE – Idrissa Gueye (12 Votes)
In one of the most narrow votes so far, Idrissa Gueye was voted Toffee Blues Player of the Month for the month of January. Even in his mid-thirties, Gueye turned back the clock in. big way in January, powering Everton;s engine room. He had an extremely rare 2 assist performance against Tottenham, and was seemingly taking up the space of 20 men as the blues hung on down a man against Brighton.
He has won 1128 duels on the season, and won 44 tackles as well. He was awarded man of the match ofr his 8.7 rating against Tottenham, and nearly won the honor again with a 7.9 against Brighton. He has been crucial for Evefton’s fine form under David Moyes, and has shown that he is one of the first players on the team-sheet for the toffees. A dynamic and forceful January from the Senegalese midfielder, Idrissa Gueye is the Toffee Blues Player of the Month for January.
COYB!
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