A Europa League winner with Eintracht Frankfurt, Evan Ndicka has been attracting interest from across the continent thanks to his recent performances, with Barcelona the latest to be linked.
The French central defender has reportedly courted the interest of a number of Premier League clubs, including Manchester United – potentially as a replacement for captain Harry Maguire – as well as Barcelona.
Both clubs were interested in Josko Gvardiol, but after the Croatian’s fine performances at the World Cup, RB Leipzig are demanding silly money for him, and Chelsea would appear to be a more likely destination.
Ndicka, like Gvardiol a left-footed centre-back, could prove a more viable alternative…
What position does Ndicka play in?
Ndicka is a hulking 6’4″ defender who normally lines up on the left of a back three for Frankfurt but can also play centre-back or left-back in a four-man defensive unit.
How good is Ndicka?
Ndicka was signed by Frankfurt from Auxerre for just €5.5 million in the summer of 2018 and slotted straight into then coach Adi Hutter’s side, playing 36 games in all competitions despite still being just 18 by the time that campaign finished.
He hasn’t been out of the side since. N’Dicka won the Europa League with Frankfurt in 2021/22, last season also his most prolific to date with four goals and four assists in the Bundesliga – not bad for a player trained as a centre-back!
All for Frankfurt!
All for Eintracht!
ALL FOR THE FINAL! 💯🔥#SGEWHU #SGEuropa #UEL pic.twitter.com/R6jaK87GJ7— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) May 4, 2022
Frankfurt have a recent history of cashing in on attacking players, like Andre Silva, Sebastien Haller and Luka Modric, who fetched a combined €114m, and they will likely sell to the right bidder this winter.
Ndicka is currently rated at €19.2m by Football Transfers’ in-house algorithm, but out of contract in June.
What clubs are interested in Ndicka?
North London pair Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal were previously interested in the defender before Man Utd emerged as front-runners in the race to sign the Frenchman. With Barca entering the race for his signature, Ndicka’s future is one to watch with interest.
When does Ndicka’s contract expire?
Ndicka’s current deal at the Deutsche Bank Park runs until 30 June 2023.
How old is Ndicka?
Ndicka was born on 20 August 1999, making him 23 at the time of writing.
What is Ndicka’s height?
Ndicka is 192cm, or around 6’4″.
What is Ndicka’s weight?
Ndicka weighs 88 kilograms, or around 14 stone.
What football boots does Ndicka wear?
Ndicka wears Puma Ultra Ultimate soccer cleats in 2022/2023.