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Wilfred Ndidi Recognized as One of EPL’s Top Signings for 2016/17 Season
Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has earned a well-deserved spot on the list of the top 23 players signed by English Premier League clubs in the 2016/17 season, as acknowledged by the reputable British tabloid, Daily Star. The prestigious list was unveiled on dailystar.co.uk, underscoring Ndidi’s impressive journey from KRC Genk in the Belgian topflight to Leicester City in January 2017.
Ndidi’s recruitment by Leicester was, in part, to fill the void left by N’Golo Kante, who departed for Chelsea after the 2016/2017 EPL title-winning season. In just half a season with the Foxes, Ndidi demonstrated his immense talent, making 17 appearances in the league and contributing with two crucial goals. His impact was further underscored by being named Leicester City’s Best Young Player of the Year.
The recognition from Daily Star is a testament to Ndidi’s rapid rise in the world of football, and he is undoubtedly one of the rising stars of the Premier League. This acknowledgment has come at an opportune moment, with Ndidi set to join the Super Eagles for two friendly matches against Corsica and Togo in the coming weeks, further solidifying his status as an indispensable figure in both club and country.
Among the other notable players who made the list are Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante, Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus and Leroy Sane, and Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso. This honor cements Ndidi’s reputation as a top-class midfielder and a key player for both Leicester City and the Nigerian national team.