EPL: Nigerian midfielder rated top tackler in Premier League

EPL: Nigerian midfielder rated top tackler in Premier League

Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, is currently the best tackler in the 2019-2020 English Premier League season so far, according to Whoscored.

Ndidi, who plays for Leicester City in England, is rated ahead of Chelsea's N'Golo Kante.

The 22-year-old has made more tackles than any other player in the English top-flight league this term.

The former Genk star made his most tackles against Newcastle United (9), while he had four each against Wolves, Bournemouth and Tottenham.

He also recorded seven against Chelsea, Manchester United (5) and Liverpool (2).

Ndidi and fellow teammate, Ricardo Pereira have made 35 tackles each for Leicester City.

The Leicester City number 25 is currently on international duty with the Super Eagles as they prepare to take on Brazil in an international friendly game on Sunday.

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