Wilfred Ndidi Ascends to Ninth Position in Latest Sky Sports EPL Player Rankings

In a noteworthy development, Wilfred Ndidi, the proficient midfielder for Leicester City and the Nigerian national team, has surged to the ninth spot in the recent Sky Sports Power Rankings. The rankings, encompassing 50 players in the Premier League, were unveiled on Thursday, marking a significant ascent for Ndidi within the elite echelons of football performance.

The meticulous Sky Sports Power Rankings undergo a weekly update during the season, meticulously evaluating a player’s performance over the last five matchdays. This evaluation is conducted by assigning points based on 32 different statistical parameters. Ndidi’s impressive rise from the 13th to the ninth position is underlined by his accumulation of 6,747 points, firmly establishing him within the top 10 of the rankings.

Topping the chart is Riyad Mahrez, Ndidi’s teammate at Leicester, who claimed the coveted number one position after securing his third goal in four games during a resounding 4-1 victory against Southampton on Wednesday. This remarkable feat propelled Mahrez to the pinnacle of the rankings for the first time in nearly two years, amassing a total of 10,028 points.

The top 10 Sky Sports Power Rankings further feature eminent players, with Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City securing the second position, followed by David Silva, Harry Kane, and David De Gea in the third, fourth, and fifth positions, respectively. Rounding out the top 10 are Heung-Min Son, Shinji Okazaki, Nicolas Otamendi, and Wayne Rooney, each contributing to the dynamic landscape of elite football talent.