Ndidi Changes Jersey Number After Nine Years
Leicester City has announced its squad numbers for the upcoming 2024/2025 Premier League season, revealing that Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will switch from his iconic number 25 to number 6. This marks the first time in nine years that Ndidi will don a different jersey number. Since joining Leicester in 2017 from Racing Genk, Ndidi has consistently worn the number 25, a number he first wore during his professional debut with Racing Genk in 2015.
Ndidi's new number 6 jersey was previously worn by notable players, including Jonny Evans and Robert Huth, the latter holding the record for the most appearances by a German player in the English Premier League. Despite earlier speculation about Ndidi potentially leaving Leicester when his contract was set to expire in June 2024, he renewed his deal, which now extends until 2027.
Additionally, Italian Nigerian defender Caleb Okoli, a recent signing from Atalanta, will wear the number 5 jersey, previously donned by club legends Wes Morgan and Ryan Bertrand. Ndidi is gearing up for his 193rd Premier League appearance, while Okoli is preparing to make his debut as Leicester returns to the Premier League.
Editorial
Wilfred Ndidi’s decision to switch jersey numbers after nine years reflects a significant shift in his career at Leicester City. While changing a jersey number may seem trivial, it often symbolizes a player's evolving role within the team. By adopting number 6, Ndidi follows in the footsteps of defenders and leaders like Jonny Evans and Robert Huth, signalling his continued importance in the squad despite Leicester’s relegation and subsequent promotion.
Leicester City has announced its squad numbers for the upcoming 2024/2025 Premier League season, revealing that Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi will switch from his iconic number 25 to number 6. This marks the first time in nine years that Ndidi will don a different jersey number. Since joining Leicester in 2017 from Racing Genk, Ndidi has consistently worn the number 25, a number he first wore during his professional debut with Racing Genk in 2015.
Ndidi's new number 6 jersey was previously worn by notable players, including Jonny Evans and Robert Huth, the latter holding the record for the most appearances by a German player in the English Premier League. Despite earlier speculation about Ndidi potentially leaving Leicester when his contract was set to expire in June 2024, he renewed his deal, which now extends until 2027.
Additionally, Italian Nigerian defender Caleb Okoli, a recent signing from Atalanta, will wear the number 5 jersey, previously donned by club legends Wes Morgan and Ryan Bertrand. Ndidi is gearing up for his 193rd Premier League appearance, while Okoli is preparing to make his debut as Leicester returns to the Premier League.
Editorial
Wilfred Ndidi’s decision to switch jersey numbers after nine years reflects a significant shift in his career at Leicester City. While changing a jersey number may seem trivial, it often symbolizes a player's evolving role within the team. By adopting number 6, Ndidi follows in the footsteps of defenders and leaders like Jonny Evans and Robert Huth, signalling his continued importance in the squad despite Leicester’s relegation and subsequent promotion.