Wilfred Ndidi
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Match-by-match stats
Wilfred Ndidi 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has appeared in 25 Super Lig matches this season, totalling 2,001 minutes at an average rating of 6.98. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Super Lig midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 25 | 2,001 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 57 | 6.98 |
 Europa Conference League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 7.46 |
| Total | 27 | 2,181 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 66 | 7.02 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.10 | 57 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.09 | 32 |
| Shots | 30 | 1.30 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 10 | 0.40 | 50 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 7.0% | n/a | 57 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.20 | n/a | 54 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.04 | 44 |
| Shots off target | 13 | 0.58 | 56 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.31 | 41 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.04 | 70 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Key passes | 13 | 0.60 | 22 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.36 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 21 |
Wilfred Ndidi has taken 30 shots with 10 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 67 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Wilfred Ndidi has 0 assists and 13 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 250 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 21st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1175 | 52.80 | 87 |
| Accurate passes | 1006 | 45.20 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 75 |
| Long balls won | 39 | 1.75 | 52 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 59 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.09 | 22 |
| Backward passes | 142 | 6.39 | 35 |
| Passes (final third) | 102 | 4.59 | 55 |
Wilfred Ndidi has completed 1006 of 1175 passes at 86% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 87th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 0.49 | 31 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 0.85 | 21 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 135 | 6.07 | 79 |
| Aerials won | 46 | 2.07 | 98 |
| Touches | 1518 | 68.30 | 86 |
| Possession lost | 222 | 9.99 | 35 |
| Dribbled past | 22 | 0.99 | 71 |
| Fouls won | 22 | 0.99 | 25 |
| Dispossessed | 15 | 0.67 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 0.94 | 21 |
Wilfred Ndidi completes 11 dribbles at a 58% success rate and wins 135 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 57 | 2.56 | 84 |
| Tackles won | 34 | 1.53 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 39 | 1.75 | 95 |
| Clearances | 62 | 2.79 | 93 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 116 | 5.22 | 79 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 64 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.04 | 88 |
Wilfred Ndidi makes 57 tackles and 39 interceptions , adding 62 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 35 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 84th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 41 | 1.84 | 70 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.22 | 48 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.04 | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 8.20 | n/a | 71 |
| Foul involvements | 63 | 2.83 | 42 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Wilfred Ndidi has committed 41 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 8.2 fouls.
Positions played
Super LigMainly right defensive midfielder (13 appearances), also at defensive midfielder (8) and left defensive midfielder (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Wilfred Ndidi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 7 | 610 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.73 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 332 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7.23 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 314 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 7.50 |
| Friendly International | 1 | 120 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 28 | 2,337 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 86 | 7.04 |
 Carabao Cup | 1 | 72 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.85 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 32 | 2,141 | 4 | 6 | 30 | 36 | 7.19 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 134 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7.52 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 27 | 1,681 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 61 | 6.50 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 164 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7.34 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 4 | 250 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5.38 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 19 | 1,619 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 6.93 |
 Europa League | 4 | 302 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6.96 |
| Europa Conference League | 4 | 304 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3.72 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7.50 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Wilfred Ndidi
Super Lig 2025/2026 season
This season in the Super Lig, Wilfred Ndidi has scored 2 goals across 25 appearances (23 starts), totalling 2001 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Wilfred Ndidi has attempted 30 shots with 10 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Wilfred Ndidi has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 11 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (58% success rate). Wilfred Ndidi has contributed 13 key passes and 6 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Wilfred Ndidi has registered 57 tackles (34 won), 39 interceptions, and 62 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1006 from 1175 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Wilfred Ndidi has won 135 of 244 total duels.
Discipline
Wilfred Ndidi has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 41 fouls and winning 22.
About Wilfred Ndidi
Wilfred Ndidi is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Beşiktaş in the Super Lig, representing Nigeria. Wilfred Ndidi is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 16 December 1996.
Most recent appearance
Wilfred Ndidi's most recent match was away at Portugal on June 20th. Beşiktaş lost 2-1. Wilfred Ndidi played 60 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.06.
Recent matches
- June 20th2-1 lossatPortugal(60 mins, rating 7.06)
- March 10th2-2 drawatPoland(0 mins, rating 6.27)
- December 21st2-2 drawatRizespor(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 5.98)
- July 18th1-2 lossvsTrabzonspor(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 22nd0-2 winatGaziantep F.K.(21 mins, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Wilfred Ndidi and Beşiktaş are next in action on December 31st against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Beşiktaş vs FC Midtjylland match preview.
Teammates at Beşiktaş
Wilfred Ndidi currently plays alongside Amir Hadziahmetovic, Emirhan Topçu, Emrecan Uzunhan, Fahri Ay, Amir Murillo, Tayyip Talha Sanuç, Taylan Bulut, Salih Özcan, Tiago Djaló, Doğan Alemdar, Semih Kılıçsoy, Emir Yaşar, Leandro Trossard, Arda Kılıç, Devrim Şahin, Milot Rashica, Emre Bilgin, Junior Olaitan, Alexander Nübel, Kassoum Ouattara, Rıdvan Yılmaz, Felix Uduokhai, Yasin Özcan, Vaclav Cerny, João Mário, Jean Onana, Can Keleş, Wilfred Ndidi, Kartal Yılmaz, Emmanuel Agbadou, Orkun Kökçü, Mustafa Hekimoğlu, Élan Ricardo, Hyeon-gyu Oh, İlhan Fakılı and Moatasem Al-Musrati at Beşiktaş.