Wilfred Ndidi - Stats, Scout Report & Analysis

Player Bio

Position

Central Midfielder

Age

Market Value

€20.00M

Height

188cm

Weight

78kg

Nationality

Nigeria

Next League Match

West Ham vs Leicester City (A)

27 February 2025

Team Probabilities

Win:

21.1%

3+ Goals:

10.8%

Clean Sheet:

13.4%

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Wilfred Ndidi Scout Report

In the heart of Leicester City's midfield, Wilfred Ndidi continues to be a defensive lynchpin, renowned for his exceptional ability to recover the ball. This is reflected in a standout percentile ranking that places him among the league's best in this aspect. His playing style is quintessentially that of a midfield enforcer, with a hawk-eyed focus on intercepting opposition threats. However, his contributions taper off when it comes to progressive play and ball retention, suggesting a need for improvement in maintaining possession and advancing the ball upfield effectively. While his goal threat is moderate, his goal efficiency isn’t particularly impressive, hinting at a lack of finishing prowess. Notably, his assist numbers are surprisingly high, indicating an ability to deliver occasional key passes despite limited touches in the attacking third. Yet, his pass accuracy needs significant attention, which could help boost his impact on the pitch by bringing more fluidity to his passing game. Ndidi operates predominantly within the midfield and defensive thirds, reinforcing his role as a shield for the backline. This scout report underlines a player whose defensive attributes shine, but who could elevate his game by honing his offensive contributions, increasing his effectiveness as a multi-faceted central midfielder.

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Wilfred Ndidi Shot Summary

In the 2024-2025 season, Wilfred Ndidi took 14 shots, scoring 0 goals. This output came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 1.52, averaging 0.11 xG per shot.

Right Foot: 0 goals from 6 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.15 xG per shot.
Left Foot: 0 goals from 1 shots. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.07 xG per shot.
Headers: 0 goals from 6 headed attempts. A 0.0% conversion rate. 0.09 xG per shot.