Leicester star makes Team of the Week in Premier League and European U-21

Ndidi was in action for Leicester City as they played out a goalless draw with Burnley on Saturday, November 11.

Wilfred Ndidi

The 21-year-old was impressive at the King Power Stadium even though his side were unable to convert their chances against their opponents.

Ndidi was included in both Team’s of the Week by and was given 8.0 ratings for the Premier League team and 7.96 in the European U-21 team.

Ndidi makes Team of the Week

According to a statement on the Whoscored, Ndidi was included for his defensive efforts in the encounter.

The statement said, “The Nigerian remarkably won 10 aerial duels, whilst also completing five tackles and interceptions combined. Ndidi also had five efforts on goal and registered two key passes in an all-action display.”

Leicester City vs Burnley

The Nigerian international is joined in midfield of the Premier League team by Chelsea’s Eden Hazard, Manchester City’s Bernando Silva, and Southampton’s Manolo Gabbiadini.

While in the European U21 team he is in midfield with Lyon’s Houssem Aouar, Paris Saint-Germain’s Moussa Diaby and Brais Méndez of Celta Vigo.

The Nigerian midfielder will miss the (AFCON) clash with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa due to accumulated yellow cards.