Born in France on 20 August 1999, Evan Ndicka, now 26 years of age, can be portrayed as a commanding figure in the realm of football. Currently, this towering defender, standing at 6 foot 2 inches (1.9m) tall and weighing in at 12 stone 8 pounds (80kg), is offering his services to Roma, donning the number 5 shirt with pride. However, his expertise isn't solely dedicated to his Italian club as he has also showed his mettle by representing the Ivory Coast national team on an international stage.
As testimony to his steadily climbing status in the football universe, his market value stands approximately at £25.5m, a figure marketed by Transfermarkt.
Ndicka’s journey from a budding football enthusiast to a renowned defender has been nothing short of remarkable. As a sparkling new talent in the 2017-2018 season, he made his mark with 12 first team appearances for Auxerre in France. He then took his talents to Germany, signing with Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2018-2019 season, where he made a commendable 27 first team appearances and contributed with his first goal. His stint with Frankfurt saw a gradual increase in his on-field performances, as he wrapped up 22, 23, 32 and 30 appearances in the successive four seasons (2019-2020 through 2022-2023), along with a total of nine goals.
The budding central defender then made a switch to warmer climates, signing for Roma in Italy for the 2023-2024 season. The Italian adventure has, till now, seen him make 25 and 38 appearances in his first two seasons respectively. In the current 2025-2026 season, he has made two first team appearances. On the international frontier, Ndicka has made a strong mark, featuring in World Cup Qualifiers for Ivory Coast between 2024-2026, with a tally of four starts. His European journey also saw him making eight starts in the Europa League 2023-2024 for Roma, with an additional appearance as a substitute.
Having never had the chance to appreciate the nuances of Celtic Park, Ndicka is yet an eclipsed figure in our horizons. A player of his stature and calibre, however, would undoubtedly fashion a striking figure in the Hoops. Quite naturally, we shall continue to monitor his progress in the footballing world with keen eyes and encouraging hearts.
