Wilfred Ndidi

• Full name: Osaze Odemwingie? — Correction: Full name is Wilfred Ndidi (Wilfred Ndidi Onyeka).

Personal details

• Full name: Wilfred Ndidi Onyeka (commonly known as Wilfred Ndidi)
• Date of birth: December 16, 1996
• Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Position: Defensive midfielder / central midfielder
• Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career

• Early career: Began at Nath Boys Academy in Nigeria and played for Genk's youth setup after moving to Belgium.
• K.R.C. Genk (Belgium): Senior debut in 2015. Developed into a strong defensive midfielder, helping Genk to domestic success and attracting interest from bigger leagues.
• Leicester City (England): Transferred to Leicester City in January 2017. Became a regular starter under several managers, praised for his tackling, interceptions, positional discipline, ball recovery and progressive passing. Key contributions include defensive stability in midfield and occasional goals. (As of my last update in 2024, Ndidi remained an important player for Leicester; please verify current club status for the latest season.)

International career

• National team: Nigeria (Super Eagles)
• Debut: 2015
• Tournaments: Represented Nigeria at multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and FIFA World Cup qualifiers; part of squads for major continental competitions.

Playing style and strengths

• Excellent ball-winning abilities: high tackle and interception rates.
• Strong positional sense and stamina, enabling consistent defensive coverage.
• Good passing range for transitioning play from defense to attack.
• Effective in one-on-one defensive situations and set-piece defending.

Notable facts

• Nicknamed for his tackling and ball-recovery skills; often compared to top defensive midfielders for his ability to shield the backline.
• Has scored occasional important goals and contributed assists, but primarily valued for his defensive contribution.

Latest update

Information is current up to mid-2024. For the latest statistics (appearances, goals, current club status, injuries), consult official club sources or up-to-date sports databases.