There’s interest in Wilfred Ndidi’s salary and contract details with his new club, Beşiktaş. Fans want updates on his weekly wages, position, performances, and his progress since his early years at Genk and Leicester City. People also want to know about his background, including his parents, wife, state of origin, age, and whether he has ever won the Premier League. The transfer rumours linking him with Manchester United, as well as his cars and houses, FIFA ratings, injuries, and net worth, are all not left out of what fans wish to know about him
Wilfred Ndidi Biography
Wilfred Ndidi was born on 16th of December 1996, in Lagos, Nigeria. You’ve guessed his age from that, right? His tribe? He is from Delta State, Nigeria, with his village in the Umunude Kingdom in Ika North/East Local Government Area.
Wilfred is a devout Christian and the first and only son in a family of three children, with two younger siblings (sisters). Thus, no brother(s).
Ndidi’s father was a soldier who never wanted him to play football; his dad prioritised education over sport. None of his family members was interested in soccer and never watched him play live. They’ve seen him only on television.
His mother helped support the family by selling fruits and food in Lagos. Ndidi helped his mum hawk vegetables and groundnuts. Despite his father’s strictness, punishment and financial constraints, he pursued football.
Standing at 1.83 metres, Ndidi started playing football as a kid for Ekosodin Stars FC from 2002 to 2012, then moved to Nath Boys Academy from 2012 to 2015.
Wilfred Ndidi – Player Profile
Full name: Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi | Date of birth: 16 Dec 1996 (28) | Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria | Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Position: Defensive midfielder
Current team: Beşiktaş | Squad number: 4
Youth Career
- 2002–2012: Ekosodin Stars FC | 2012–2015: Nath Boys Academy
Senior Career
- 2015–2017: Genk – 61 apps, 4 goals
- 2017–2025: Leicester City – 252 apps, 11 goals
- 2025– : Beşiktaş – 10 apps, 1 goal
Wilfred Ndidi Transfer History
Genk (2015–2017)
In January 2015, Nath Boys Academy sold Ndidi to Genk for €180,000. His first game for Genk came on 31 January 2015 against Charleroi.
He then scored a long-range goal against Club Brugge, which was named the goal of the season. The ball travelled over 111 km/h.
Leicester City (2017–2025)
In December 2016, Genk agreed to sell Ndidi to Leicester City for £17 million. His debut for Leicester occurred on 7 January 2017 in the FA Cup against Everton, with his first Premier League appearance following on 14 January 2017 against Chelsea.
His first goal for Leicester came on 8 February 2017 in the FA Cup against Derby County, another long-range shot.
On 27 February 2017, he made 11 out of 14 tackles in a game against Liverpool, marking one of the best defensive performances in England.
He got his first red card on 16 December 2017 against Crystal Palace. Leicester’s first goal of the 2019–20 season was scored by Ndidi on 18 August 2019 against Chelsea.
At the start of the 2020–21 season, Ndidi played as a centre-back in a 3–0 win against West Brom, keeping a clean sheet.
He then suffered an injury on 20 September 2020 caused a 10-week absence, with a return on 3 December in a Europa League game against Zorya Luhansk.
His first goal of that season came on 19 January 2021 against Chelsea. On 12 July 2024, he signed a new three-year contract with Leicester City, running until June 2027.
Beşiktaş (2025–present)
On 8 August 2025, Ndidi joined Beşiktaş on a three-year deal with an option for another year and was made the vice-captain on 17 October 2025.
Wilfred Ndidi in the Super Eagles
Ndidi played for Nigeria’s youth teams. Participation in the African U-17 Championship was prevented after a test indicated an age above the allowed threshold. He joined the Nigeria U-20 team the next year.
His senior Nigeria team debut came on 8 October 2015 against DR Congo, followed by a match against Cameroon. He was included in the 35-man provisional squad for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Ndidi was named in Nigeria’s preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and featured in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019, 2021, and 2023, though an early injury occurred in the last tournament.
In January 2022, after AFCON, he was shortlisted as a substitute in the group stage’s best team.
Wilfred Ndidi Career Stats
Club Career
- Genk: 61 games, 4 goals
- Leicester City: 252 games, 11 goals
- Beşiktaş: 10 games, 1 goal (as of 8 November 2025)
International Career
- 2013–2015: Nigeria U20 – 7 caps, 0 goals
- 2015–: Nigeria – 71 caps, 0 goals
Honours
FA Cup 2020–21 | FA Community Shield 2021 | EFL Championship 2023–24
Wife & Daughter
Wilfred Ndidi’s wife, Dinma Fortune, is his best source of support. The Nigerian doctor and influencer first met Ndidi when they were children, but their relationship began again while he played for Genk in Belgium.
She has three brothers and three sisters. For some reason, Dinma keeps her family life private and maintains a close bond with her mum. After completing high school in Nigeria, Dinma pursued a medical degree and became a recognised professional.
In addition to her medical career, Dinma runs a fashion brand and frequently shares glimpses of her stylish life on Instagram, where she has over 34,500 followers.
The couple married in May 2019 in Abuja and held a white wedding shortly after, attended by teammates including Kelechi Iheanacho.
A year later, they gave birth to a daughter named Jaina.
Cars & Houses
Wilfred Ndidi’s car collection includes a rugged Mercedes G-Wagon, Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, Audi Q8 or RS Q8, and a Royal Enfield Classic 500.
He famously gifted a Bentley to his wife and an SUV to his former coach, Nduka Ugbade, as a token of appreciation.
After spending his first few weeks in Leicester at the Marriott Hotel, Wilfred Ndidi moved into a three-bedroom house in the Midlands, near King Power Stadium. Of course, he’s no longer residing there as he has since joined Beşiktaş.
In Nigeria, he reportedly owns homes in Lagos and Abuja.
Net worth, Salary, Market Value
The 28-year-old defensive midfielder earns £79,000 per week, amounting to £4,108,000 annually, and has a net worth of £28,496,000. Ndidi’s current contract with Beşiktaş A.Ş. in the Turkish Super League runs until 30 June 2028.
His career earnings started with £31,000 per week at Leicester City in 2018, reaching £76,000 per week in the Premier League from 2019 to 2022, before moving to Beşiktaş with £7,000 per week in 2025 and now £79,000 per week in 2026.
Ndidi’s market value is around €12 million, with Transfermarkt listing it as €12.00 million as of October 1, 2025. FootballTransfers.com are estimating €11.6M–€14.1M, while Flashscore.com.ng places it at €12.3 million.
