Wilfred Ndidi, born in Nigeria on the 16th of December 1996, is a 27-year-old professional footballer. He is a midfielder, primarily occupying the position of a central defensive midfielder, plying his trade for Leicester City. Standing 6ft tall (1.83m), with a weight hovering around 11st 9lb (74kg), Ndidi embodies the size typically associated with his position on the pitch. The robust Nigerain footballer is identified on the green by his number 6 jersey.
Getting his first taste of professional football, Ndidi transferred from Nathaniel Boys, a team in Nigeria's National League, to Genk, a Pro League club in Belgium, for a fee of roughly £150,000 in January 2015. In the 2014-2015 season with Genk, the young player secured his spot on the pitch making his first team appearance in league matches. The proceeding season (2015-2016) saw Ndidi making 26 first team appearances and even netting a goal. In the 2016-2017 season, he achieved 19 appearances in first team league matches.
In January 2017, Ndidi took a monumental step in his career and joined Leicester City, a well recognised team in England's Premier League, for a substantial fee of around £15m. He quickly integrated himself into the squad and marked his debut season (2016-2017) with 17 first team appearances and two impressive goals. The 2017-2018 season saw Ndidi cementing his place in the team with 33 first team appearances, followed by an equally impressive 38 appearances and two goals in the 2018-2019 season. Over the next seasons from 2019- 2024, Ndidi remained a consistent figure on the field, with solid performances matched with occasional goals. In the current 2024-2025 season, Ndidi has seven first team appearances to his name so far.
Ndidi is not just known for his league appearances; he has turned up for Leicester City in the prestigious FA Cup (2023-2024) and was part of their squad in the League Cup (2024-2025), contributing a goal to the team's efforts. Whilst a brief overview, this account of Ndidi showcases his progression as a professional footballer, his consistency and dedication to his craft.
