Gueye arrived at Goodison Park from Aston Villa after Everton activated the player’s £7.1m release clause.
West Bromwich Albion’s Matt Phillips in action with Everton’s Idrissa Gueye
Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye has made an impressive start to life as an Everton player following his summer arrival from Aston Villa.
The 26-year-old has helped the Toffees get off to an unbeaten start in the Premier League, and he has made an immediate impact.
Ex-footballer and tactics expert Adrian Clarke noted in his Premier League analysis how the midfielder has helped Everton look a much more solid side compared to last season.
Everton manager Ronald Koeman
That could also have something to do with new Everton manager Ronald Koeman, but as the top flight’s top-tackling player, Gueye’s influence is certainly being felt.
And here’s how Everton’s new signing holds up in comparison to some of the Premier League’s top midfielders so far this season:
| Position | Team | Season | Passing Accuracy | Won Tackle | Interception Won | Ball Recovery | Touches | Mins Played | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idrissa Gueye | MF | Everton | 2016-2017 | 88% | 12 | 6 | 22 | 212 | 270 |
| Daniel Drinkwater | MF | Leicester | 2016-2017 | 83% | 8 | 5 | 37 | 271 | 270 |
| Fernandinho | MF | Man City | 2016-2017 | 87% | 5 | 6 | 20 | 251 | 270 |
| N’Golo Kanté | MF | Chelsea | 2016-2017 | 95% | 5 | 5 | 27 | 220 | 270 |
| Granit Xhaka | MF | Arsenal | 2016-2017 | 85% | 4 | 5 | 15 | 206 | 186 |
| Nemanja Matic | MF | Chelsea | 2016-2017 | 86% | 2 | 3 | 20 | 215 | 258 |
| Paul Pogba | MF | Man Utd | 2016-2017 | 85% | 1 | 5 | 20 | 219 | 180 |
Clarke also praised the African’s tenacity and hunger to help his side alongside veteran midfielder Gareth Barry as Everton look to continue their strong start to the season next week at Sunderland.
Stoke’s Charlie Adam in action with Idrissa Gueye
Gueye was part of a relegated Aston Villa side last season, although he was one of the few Villains’ players who came out with some merit after a woeful campaign.
The Senegalese international will be determined to prove himself in the Premier League and help the Everton enjoy a successful season under Koeman.
Everton’s Idrissa Gueye in action with Tottenham’s Victor Wanyama
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