Name: Wilfred Ndidi

Full name: Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi

Date of birth: December 16, 1996

Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria

Nationality: Nigerian

Primary position: Defensive midfielder

Current club (as of 2024): Leicester City (England) — note: club status can change with transfers

Club career (high-level):

• Youth: Ekosodin Stars (Nigeria), then Royal Sporting Club (Rising Stars/Genk scout path)
• Genk (Belgium): Broke into European football with K.R.C. Genk, where he developed into a top defensive midfielder.
• Leicester City (England): Signed in January 2017. Known for strong tackling, interceptions, and ability to shield the back line. Key member of Leicester's midfield across Premier League seasons and cup competitions.

International career:

• National team: Nigeria (Super Eagles)
• Made senior debut: 2015
• Tournaments: Represented Nigeria at multiple Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments and was part of squads for World Cup qualifiers and friendlies. Played at AFCON 2019 and AFCON 2021 cycles among others.

Playing style and strengths:

• Excellent positional sense and reading of the game for interceptions.
• Strong tackler with high ball-winning numbers and stamina.
• Capable of simple, effective distribution from deep; helps transition defense to attack.
• Physical presence and discipline in midfield anchoring roles.

Notable achievements:

• Established himself as one of the Premier League’s top defensive midfielders during his Leicester City tenure.
• Key contributor to Leicester’s mid-table stability and campaigns in domestic cup competitions and European qualification seasons.

Miscellaneous:

• Known for high work-rate and consistency.
• Wears shirt number 25 for Leicester City (number may vary by season or after transfers).