Nigeria Top 50 Youngsters : Racing Genk Midfielder Ndidi, Gent Exciting Winger Simon Make Top Five

In continuation of allnigeriasoccer.com 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.

5) Wilfred Ndidi (Racing Genk, Belgium)
Age : 19
Market Value : €10,000,000
Comments : 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.

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.

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.

4) Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium)
Age : 21
Market Value : €13,000,000
Comments : 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.

The GBS product is being monitored by a host of teams in England and Germany. Very important player to the Nigerian national team.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

*Watch out for the concluding part. The new Golden Boy of Nigerian Football will be announced.