Accolades Pour In For Ndidi : Leicester Star Is EPL POTW, Named In TOTW, Top Tackler, Top Interceptor

Published: April 02, 2019

Wilfred Ndidi continues to earn recognition following his brilliant performance in Leicester City's 2-0 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, March 30.

According to Whoscored.com, the Nigeria international was the stats leader for tackles and interceptions from game week 32.

The Foxes number 25 racked up 11 tackles and made five interceptions to place first in both stats.

In other categories, United's David de Gea made the most saves, Wolves' Adama Traore was the top dribbler, Watford's Troy Deeney won the most aerial duels, Shane Duffy most clearances, Willian most key passes, David Silva most passes and Dominic Calvert-Lewin attempted the most shots.

With a rating of 9.12, Ndidi was named the Premier League Player of the Week for game week 32 ahead of Man City's Bernardo Silva (8.67) and Everton's France international Lucas Digne (8.48). He also made the Team of the Week.

The former Racing Genk star is Leicester City's most in-form player and third overall in the Premier League, based on his last six appearances.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel