How many caps did Wilfred Ndidi win for Nigeria?

Wilfred Ndidi won 66 (as of 4 October 2026) caps for Nigeria, scoring 0 (as of 4 October 2026) goals.

Which clubs did Wilfred Ndidi play for?

K.R.C. Genk (2015–2017), Leicester City (2017–2025), Beşiktaş J.K. (2025–present).

Where does Wilfred Ndidi rank among Nigeria's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Wilfred Ndidi #20 of Nigeria's 33 greatest players of all time.

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20 / Nigeria · 2015–

Wilfred Ndidi

CDM anchor

Caps · Nigeria

66 (as of 4 October 2026)

Goals · Nigeria

0 (as of 4 October 2026)

Life

1996

Clubs

K.R.C. Genk, Leicester City, Beşiktaş J.K.

#20

Editorial rank of 33 for Nigeria

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Career record: 66 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 0 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for Nigeria; club career at K.R.C. Genk, Leicester City, Beşiktaş J.K..

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q19587938

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Career record

2015–2017	K.R.C. Genk
2017–2025	Leicester City
2025–today	Beşiktaş J.K.
Nigeria	66 (as of 4 October 2026) caps, 0 (as of 4 October 2026) goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Nigeria checked 4 October 2026

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Nigeria legends whose careers overlapped Ndidi's

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Around Ndidi in the almanac

One rank above: Taye Taiwo at #19.

One rank below: Celestine Babayaro at #21.

Nigeria's editorial top five: Jay-Jay Okocha · Nwankwo Kanu · Rashidi Yekini · Finidi George · Sunday Oliseh.

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