The Super Eagles midfielder filled the void left by the Frenchman at the King Power Stadium after the latter player's switch to Chelsea in July 2016
Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi has stated how the comparison with Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante ‘irritates’ him and he finds it irrelevant.
The Nigeria international has established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League since he moved to England from Genk over four years ago.
Ndidi joined Leicester City five months after Kante left the King Power Stadium for Chelsea in July 2016 with both players renowned for their ball-winning skills and work rates.