With 109 successful tackles so far, Ndidi tops EPL ranking

Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi currently tops the list of tacklers in the English Premier League.

Ndidi, who achieved a similar feat last season, stands side-by-side with Aaron Wan-Bissaka with 109 successful tackles so far this season.

This is according to a ranking done on the official Premier League website.

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22-year-old Ndidi, who joined the Foxes in 2017 from Belgian side Genk, is now 19 tackles away from equalling his last season’s mark.

He has so far featured in all 31 Premier League games this season for Leicester City scoring two goals

The Nigeria star is expected to make his 32nd appearance of the EPL for Leicester City when they host Bournemouth on Saturday at the King Power stadium.

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