During the recent international break, Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche expressed admiration for a standout teammate…
According to Soccernet.ng, Christantus Uche has hailed Benjamin Fredrick as the finest center-back globally.
Since making his debut at the Unity Cup in June, Fredrick has consistently impressed for the Super Eagles. Head coach Eric Chelle quickly recognized his potential, cementing his role as a defensive mainstay.
In the latest international fixtures, Fredrick emerged as one of Nigeria’s key performers. Despite being deployed out of his usual position to cover for the absent Ola Aina and Bright Osayi-Samuel at right-back, he adapted seamlessly and delivered a solid display.
At only 20 years old, the Dender loanee exhibits remarkable composure on the ball, technical finesse, and aggressive tackling skills.
His impressive displays have earned widespread acclaim from his Super Eagles colleagues, especially as the squad’s youngest member.
However, the most notable endorsement came from Crystal Palace’s Christantus Uche, who shared a photo of Fredrick on Instagram with the caption, “You don’t have anything to tell me, my best center-back in the world.”
Benjamin Fredrick: A Rising Defensive Star for the Super Eagles?
Fredrick’s emergence is timely for the Super Eagles, who currently face a shortage of dependable defenders.
Besides Fredrick, Fulham’s Calvin Bassey remains one of the few high-caliber center-backs available. Veterans William Troost-Ekong and Semi Ajayi are advancing in age and have shown inconsistent form lately.
Currently on loan at Belgian side Dender from Premier League club Brentford, Fredrick benefits from a less pressurized environment that fosters his development.
Given his skill set and potential, he is poised to become a cornerstone of Nigeria’s defense in the years ahead.
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