Nigerians react as Wilfred Ndidi is missing among top 10 defensive midfielders
Popular sports media outlet 90 minutes football released their list ranking the best defensive midfielders in world football.
The list on the website features 25 players ranked but on their social media platforms, they decided to use an infographic to rank just the top ten.
Nigerians were shocked to see that Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was not included in the top ten which sparked outrage on social media.
Top 10 best defensive midfielders
1. N’Golo Kante
2. Casemiro
3. Fabinho
4. Joshua Kimmich
5. Marcelo Brozovic
6. Fernandinho
7. Sergio Busquets
8. Thomas Partey
9. Marquinhos
10. Frenkie de Jong
On the 90 minutes website, Ndidi is ranked 11th and the statement that accompanied his position said, “Leicester’s surge into the Champions League places has grabbed plenty of headlines this season, but although the likes of James Maddison and Youri Tielemans have taken centre-stage further up the park, Ndidi’s position in front of the backline is just as untenable.
“Of all the midfielders in the Premier League, he leads the way in tackles and interceptions, and you could make a case for him as the Foxes’ most important player.”
The rest of the list
12. Allan
13. Rodri
14. Jorginho
15. Jordan Henderson
16. Axel Witsel
17. Idrissa Gueye
18. Fred
19. Marten de Roon
20. Nemanja Matic
21. Mikel Merino
22. Javi Martinez
23. Konrad Laimer
24. Wilmar Barrios
25. Declan Rice
Reactions to Ndidi missing out of the top ten
The Disrespect to Ndidi by this @90min_Football is Ugly! Seriously? Ndidi is only bettered by maybe 2 of those on this list
— Hoely (@TheHolyman_) March 18, 2020
@Ndidi25 don't make The mistake Jay jay made he was indeed a great star but couldn't win any trophy at club level and wasn't recognised as African best. Ndidi pls move to a bigger club pls…
— Pray for Nigeria.🇳🇬 (@Chukwue56131079) March 18, 2020
https://twitter.com/EbuteEmmanuel5/status/1240084090025586692?s=20
Can you list the criteria you used in drawing this conclusion 🙄
This is a clear slander…check the Stats of Ndidi to some players on this shitty list this season and see your clear bias.— A.K Stephen (@Stephendeals) March 18, 2020
