Player: Wilfred Ndidi

Full name: Osasu Wilfred Ndidi

Date of birth: December 16, 1996

Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria

Nationality: Nigerian

Position: Defensive midfielder (primarily)

Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Preferred foot: Right

• Youth career: Ekosodin Stars, Nath Boys Academy, Genk (joined Genk youth before senior breakthrough)
• Senior club career:
  • Genk (Belgium) — 2015–2017. Broke into the first team and won the Belgian Pro League in 2018–19 with Genk (note: he left Genk in January 2017, but Genk won the title in 2018–19 without him)
  • Leicester City (England) — 2017–present. Joined Leicester City in January 2017 for a reported fee around £17–20 million. Known for exceptional tackling, interceptions, positional discipline and ball retention. Has been a regular starter when fit and has contributed defensively and with occasional goals and assists.
• International career: Nigeria national team — debut in 2015. Represented Nigeria at major tournaments including the 2018 FIFA World Cup and multiple Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) editions. Part of Nigeria squads in continental competitions and World Cup qualifiers, known as a key defensive midfield presence.
• Style of play: A classic defensive/holding midfielder noted for tackling, ball-winning, interceptions, stamina and ability to break up opposition play. Also competent at progressing the ball from deep with simple passes and occasional forward drives.
• Notable traits and achievements:
  • Regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League during his peak seasons.
  • High tackle and interception numbers; excellent positional awareness.
  • Often praised for work-rate and consistency.

Current status: Active professional at Leicester City and a senior Nigeria international (subject to squad selections and fitness as of the latest seasons).