Wilfred Ndidi risks losing 10-year Premier League record to midfielder on Manchester United’s radar

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi risks losing his decade-long record as the only player to win 300+ duels and win possession 300+ times in a single Premier League season, Soccernet.ng reports.

​Just a few years ago, Ndidi was considered one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, dominating the middle of the park for Leicester City.

​The 29-year-old, known for his powerful play and tireless effort, was so good that he was heavily linked to Premier League giants Manchester United.

​According to data from Squawka, the Super Eagles star posted some of his best numbers during the 2018/19 season.

That year, he recorded over 300 duels and won possession over 300 times—the highest of any player in the English top flight in the last ten years.

​However, Ndidi now faces a significant threat, as his long-standing record could be broken this season.

​Nottingham Forest Midfielder On Course To Smash Wilfred Ndidi’s Record

​According to Squawka, Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is on course to eclipse Wilfred Ndidi's milestone.

Wilfred Ndidi in 2018/19 is the only player to win 300+ duels and win possession 300+ times in a PL season across the last 10 campaigns.

He might have some company soon.

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— Squawka (@Squawka) February 9, 2026

​This season, the Englishman has already won 203 duels and won possession 211 times. With 13 games left to play in the Premier League, he is widely expected to break the record.

​Anderson is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in the game, and he is expected to move to a bigger club by the summer.

He has been linked to both Manchester City and Manchester United in recent months, with reports suggesting any suitor might have to shell out in excess of €100 million.

​Breaking Ndidi's record would be a massive achievement for Anderson, further cementing his place as one of the elite defensive midfielders in the Premier League.

​Meanwhile, Ndidi is currently shining for Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig. He called time on his ten-year stay at Leicester City last summer to join the Turkish giants.

​Even if Anderson breaks his record, the Super Eagles star can be proud that it took seven years for any player to match his incredible output.