Leicester City’s midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has faced many formidable adversaries on the pitch, but one stands out as the toughest opponent he's ever encountered, and the Nigerian can't stop talking about him.
Despite a career filled with high-intensity matches and star players, Ndidi singled out one individual who truly tested his limits. Curious to know who?
Read on as we unravel the identity of the player who left a lasting impression on the Nigerian international.
Over the years, Wilfred Ndidi has battled many top-tier players, but it was during his encounters with the Belgium legend, Eden Hazard, that he experienced a unique challenge.
Ndidi's toughest opponent: A player to remember
Hazard, known for his dazzling dribbling and sharp, unpredictable movements, provided a test for any defender.
During Hazard’s reign at Chelsea, Ndidi often found himself up against the highly skilled forward, and it was clear that his agility and quick decision-making made him a nightmare on the field.
Despite Hazard’s eventual struggles at Real Madrid, his prime years at Chelsea were his days of exceptional talent.
A player capable of changing direction in the blink of an eye, Hazard's unpredictability left defenders scrambling to react.
Ndidi acknowledged that Hazard was not just physically strong but had a quickness that could leave defenders flat-footed.
The midfielder recalled how, when closing in on Hazard, it often felt like trying to catch smoke—his ability to turn away swiftly made it nearly impossible to get a clean challenge in.
“Eden Hazard. He’s so good. He was so strong and he was so sharp. When you’re getting close to him, he can just change direction and then change direction. He’s so sharp; before you realise it, he’s gone,” the Nigerian said on the English Premier League’s YouTube channel.
Now 27, Wilfred Ndidi continues to prove himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. Since joining Leicester City from KRC Genk in 2017, Ndidi has established himself as a key figure for both his club and the Super Eagles.
