Evan Ndicka was born on the 20th of August, 1999, which places him at the ripe age of 26. A native of France, Ndicka has carved out a name for himself as a sturdy central defender, currently plying his trade at Roma. Standing tall at 6ft 2in (1.9m), and possessing a solid build weighing 12st 8lb (80kg), his physical attributes are a match for many a forward. Along with his club duties, Ndicka has had the honour of wearing the colours of the Ivory Coast national team.
With a skill set that has seen Ndicka wear the number 5 jersey and guard the heart of defence for several respectable teams, his current market value stands at around £25.5m, a testament to his abilities. This information is courtesy of Transfermarkt.
Every player has a humble beginning, and for Ndicka, it was at Auxerre in the Ligue 1 of France, joining as a trainee in July of 2016. Proving his worth immediately, he graduated to the first team in the 2017-2018 season, making 12 hard-earned appearances.
July 2018 saw Ndicka make a significant leap in his career. He was transferred from Auxerre to the well-respected Bundesliga side, Eintracht Frankfurt, for an agreed upon sum of £5m. Over the course of several seasons with Eintracht Frankfurt, Ndicka played a crucial role at the backline, making regular first team appearances, and not being shy to contribute the odd goal now and then. His stint was marked with consistency, proving his worth over several campaigns.
Building a reputation in Germany, Ndicka was soon lured by Serie A behemoths, Roma in July 2023. Despite the change in environment and style, Ndicka adapted admirably, becoming a regular fixture in the first team from his first season onwards. His performance in the ongoing season has shown no signs of waning, with 14 appearances already under his belt.
In addition to his club duties, Ndicka has made his presence felt on the international stage, notably in the World Cup Qualifiers Africa 2024 - 2026 for the Ivory Coast and the Europa League seasons 2023 - 2024 and 2025 - 2026 for Roma.
