Wilfred Ndidi
Nigerian Footballer, midfielder for Leicester City
Born
December 16th, 1996
28 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Nigeria
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Born in 1996, this footballer started his professional career in 2013 with the Nigerian team Nath Boys. Moving to Europe, he joined Genk in Belgium in 2015, where he gained recognition for his defensive skills. In 2016, he signed with Leicester City in the Premier League. His performance contributed to Leicester City winning the FA Cup in 2021, the club's first major trophy. He has also been an integral part of the Nigerian national team, participating in the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup.
Won the FA Cup with Leicester City in 2021
Played in the FIFA World Cup for Nigeria
Contributed to Nigeria's success in the Africa Cup of Nations
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