The way I play football gets people off their seats, says Iliman Ndiaye.
Everton fans were certainly on their feet when the midfielder netted an early goal of the season contender against Sunderland earlier this month.
After getting the ball on the right wing, he flashed past his opponents' defence in an impressive display of speed and skill before putting it away with his weaker foot.
The Senegalese winger's talent is taken for granted now, but he had to work hard to prove himself before landing a spot in a Premier League starting line-up.
He tells BBC Newsbeat that Rising Ballers, a media brand that uses grassroots initiatives to showcase unsigned talent, was instrumental in helping him to showcase his skills.
The things I was doing there, I wasn't doing at other clubs. It helped me stay fit and enjoy football more, especially when you don't have a club, he says.
The French-born footballer faced numerous rejections from clubs, including Chelsea and Tottenham. After a failed trial with Southampton, his fortunes changed when Boreham Wood, a fifth-tier club, signed him in 2017.
Later, he was picked up by Sheffield United, where he honed his skills further. Rising Ballers provided him with an avenue to play five-a-side matches, leading to his eventual recognition.
I was playing five-a-side to keep fit and one of the guys was like: 'You've got to play for them', he recalls.
Now, Ndiaye has become an inspiration for young players trying to make it in professional football. With many aspiring talents like Kevar March-Mckenzie and George Edwards, Ndiaye epitomizes the idea that determination and perseverance can lead to success, even against the odds.
It’s not easy being in an academy, but it's easier than those who are not in it, as they don't have that pathway, he notes, encouraging others to stay dedicated to their dreams.
