Despite being linked with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Real Madrid, Wilfred Ndidi is not the kind of person to let success go to his head.
The Leicester City star maintains a low profile despite being rated as one of the best holding midfielders in Europe. That is a tag he shares with the man he replaced in the Foxes midfield, N’Golo Kante.
However, Ndidi is happy to focus on himself as he turns 25.
“I focus on myself, I am always critical of myself, I do my best to improve as a footballer game by game and giving my best for my club,” he told BBC Sport Africa in April.
“The comparison with others, about who is better or if Kante and I play alike, is irrelevant to me. I think all that comparison was for those who love to talk and I didn’t focus on it.
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“You’re comfortable when you are yourself and not listening or trying to be something you are not.
“I just love to give my best and when the media talk about it, that’s good for the team.
“I am not someone chasing personal glory or get distracted because of the praises or criticism, you’ll get both in football anyway.
“My job is helping the team. Doing everything I can to get three points and victory for the club, which is very important.
