Wilfred Ndidi performance with Leicester is never in doubt a top notch every season since he joined the Premier League side.

After he was sidelined due to injury, his return to the Foxes have seen them continue to win vital games. 

Ndidi was included in the Premier League Team of 2021 release by football fact and statistics website whoscored.com.

The list which was made available on the club Twitter account included the Super Eagles midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation.

The list also includes Manchester City duo Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.

Others are Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Luke Shaw, Emiliano Martinez and John Stones.

Joao Cancelo, Phil Foden and Cesar Azpilicuerta completed the list.

whoscored.com while defending the inclusion of Ndidi described him as a player no big club has taken serious look at.

”It continues to amaze that no big club has taken a serious look at Wilfred Ndidi, as he continues to grow from strength to strength for Leicester. 

“No player has made more tackles and interceptions combined than Ndidi in the Premier League in 2021 (66), with the defensive midfielder even turning creator of late with three assists in his last six league outings.”

The midfielder will be a centre on attraction when Super Eagles play against Benin Republic in the AFCON qualifier on Saturday.