has been a revelation since joining fromGenk in January for 15 million. The Nigerian came in as a direct replacement for Jon Niese Jersey NGolo Kante and succeeded where Daniel Amartey and Nampalys Mendy had failed.

He may have mi sed out on the Goal Africa Team of the Year, and the Foxes may have encountered some difficulty recently, with the midfielder sent off against Crystal Palace,but there's no disputing that Ndidi can look back on a superb year in the Premier League.

His efficiency in tackles and aerial duels is why he has been a mainstay with the Foxes even after changing managers three times since his arrival. As the 2016 champions have climbed the league over 2017, Ndidi's seamle s adaptation to life in England, his ability to remain composed in the demanding context of the Premier League, and his dynamism in the heart of the park have all stood out.

2015 - Wilfred Ndidi is the first player to be sent off in the Premier League on his birthday since Dwight Gayle (Crystal Palace) vs West Ham United on October 17th 2015. Card.

The recent setback against Palace was Ndidis first career red card, and while it wasnt the perfect way to celebrate a milestone birthday, new Foxes bo s Alex Claudio Jersey ClaudePuel refused to blame the powerhouse and instead, reaffirmed the role he plays for the East Midlanders.

Of course it is always harsh," Puel told the club's website."I didnt see a replay, but I think it was too little fall, maybe and it is harsh to lose a player like Ndidi because he is a crucial, valuable player.

"His work is fantastic and without Ndidi it is difficult with a player le s, difficult to come back."

Ndidis importance to Leicester cant be underestimated and Puel was right in his a sertions about how difficult Drew Smyly Jersey it would be without him on the field.

The former Nath Boys Academy graduate had played every minute of every league game this term and though Leicester have improved since Puel took over after a shaky start under Craig Shakespeare, Ndidi has remained very solid in midfield.

The 14-time capped Nigerian International has made 77 tackles in the Premthis term which is the most of any player, and before his sending off, had received just one yellow.

Ndidi hadmade 22 more tackles than the leagues next best in Idri sa Gueye and Pablo Zabaleta, yet both the Senegal and Argentine have a combined 10 yellow cards. It's testament to his efficiency and discipline.

Since Ndidi's sending off, Leicester's standards have slumped, with the Foxes falling to defeat against Palace, drawing with Manchester United and losing against both Watford and Liverpool.

The midfielder wasn't absent for any of those fixtures, having served his suspension in a League Cup clash against Manchester City, and while he was off the pace against the Red Devils and Ryan Rua Jersey against the Merseysiders this weekend, he delivered a fine showing against Watford and was unfortunate to have been on the losing side.

Ndidi was also unfortunate to have mi sed out on the Goal Africa Team of the Year, and on another year, had it not been for the excellence of Hakim Ziyech, Naby Keita and Jean Michael Seri, he would have made the cut.

Indeed, while 2017 may be ending on a low key for the Nigeria international, he can look back on a remarkable 12 months of achievements with the Foxes and the Super Eagles.