Nine years after making pro debut with number 25, Leicester midfielder Ndidi changes his jersey number
Published: August 14, 2024
As published on the club's official website, newly promoted Premier League side Leicester City have announced the squad number of their players for the 2024/2025 season.
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfried Ndidi has opted to take a new digit having donned 25 since his arrival at the King Power Stadium in 2017 from Racing Genk.
When the Nath Boys product made his professional debut nine years ago, wearing the colours of Racing Genk, he sported the number 25 on the back of his jersey in a Pro League clash versus Royal Charleroi S.C.
He is now set wear the number 6 jersey which used to be donned by Jonny Evans who is now at Manchester United and Robert Huth, the record holder for most appearances made by a German player in the English top-flight.
Despite widespread speculation that the Nigerian midfielder will leave Leicester City upon the expiration of his contract in June, he eventually signed a new contract which will expire in June, 2027.
Ndidi has made 273 appearances across all competitions and chipped in 17 goals and 17 assists since joining the former Premier League champions.
Similarly, Italian-Nigerian defender Caleb Okoli will wear the number 5 jersey which was worn by club legend Wes Morgan and Chelsea Academy product Ryan Bertrand during their time with the Foxes.
Okoli is heading into his first season at the club having just joined from Atalanta this summer.
He is in contention to make his Premier League debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday with Ndidi seeking to make his 193rd appearance in the English top-flight.
Abdulkareem Abdulhamid
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