Nigeria Top 50 Youngsters : Racing Genk Midfielder Ndidi, Gent Exciting Winger Simon Make Top Five
In continuation of <b>allnigeriasoccer.com </b>Top 50 Nigerian youngsters, we reveal numbers four and five. All players yet to celebrate their 24th birthday are eligible to appear on the list.<br /><br /><b>5)</b> <b>Wilfred Ndidi (Racing Genk, Belgium)</b><br /><b>Age </b>: 19<br /><b>Market Value</b> : €10,000,000<br /><b>Comments</b> : With several English Premier League clubs not limited to Chelsea, Watford, West Ham and Watford linked with a possible move for the midfielder, that shows the progress he has made since he moved to Racing Genk in 2015.<br /><br />Ndidi’s main strength is his versatility and this was highlighted in the Super Eagles World Cup qualifier against Zambia when he played as a makeshift right back.<br /><br />He is a disciplined defensive midfielder, with only six cautions in total in 55 appearances in the Belgian top-flight. The Nath Boys product poses an offensive threat, with five goals for Genk at the age of 19.<br /><br /><b>4) Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium)<br />Age : </b>21<b><br />Market Value : </b>€13,000,000<b><br />Comments : </b>Back to his best after injury slowed his progress in the 2015-2016 campaign. Simon is a modern day winger who can play on both flanks, pacy and excellent dribbler, can go past opponents in 1v1 situations.<br /><br />The GBS product is being monitored by a host of teams in England and Germany. Very important player to the Nigerian national team.<br /><br />Ifeanyi Emmanuel <br /><br />*Watch out for the concluding part. The new Golden Boy of Nigerian Football will be announced. <br />
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