Wilfred Ndidi Nigerian Footballer From Lagos
Wilfred Ndidi · association football player · Nigerian
Biography
Nigerian footballer Wilfred Ndidi was born on 16 December 1996 in Lagos. He is known for spells at Nigeria men's national football team (2015–) and Leicester City F.C. (2017–2025).
Wilfred Ndidi plays in the defensive midfielder role. In 2013, he is first listed with Nigeria national under-20 football team. Wilfred Ndidi has worn the colours of 5 teams on record, including Nigeria men's national football team, Leicester City F.C. and K.R.C. Genk. From 2017 to 2025, he played for Leicester City F.C. Beşiktaş J.K. is the newest entry in his career list, from 2025. At Nigeria men's national football team (2015–), his team-mates on record include Ahmed Musa, Alex Iwobi and Ikechukwu Uche. Leicester City F.C. team-mates from the same years include Jamie Vardy, Vicente Iborra and Kasper Schmeichel.
Teams
5 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 | Nigeria national under-20 football team | Defensive midfielder |
| 2015–2017 | K.R.C. Genk | Defensive midfielder |
| 2015– | Nigeria men's national football team | Defensive midfielder |
| 2017–2025 | Leicester City F.C. | Defensive midfielder |
| 2025– | Beşiktaş J.K. | Defensive midfielder |
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Wilfred Ndidi?
Wilfred Ndidi is 29 years old, born on 16 December 1996 in Lagos.
What is Wilfred Ndidi known for?
Wilfred Ndidi is a defensive midfielder who has played for Nigeria men's national football team and Leicester City F.C..
How tall is Wilfred Ndidi?
Wilfred Ndidi is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What is Wilfred Ndidi’s nationality?
Wilfred Ndidi is Nigerian, born in Lagos.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q19587938), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Дмитрий Пукалик · CC BY-SA 3.0
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