🐣 This week’s rising star: Benjamin Fredrick 🇳🇬 | OneFootball

Every week, OneFootball introduces you to the new faces of global football. If you've been following the latest breaks, you've surely already heard of Benjamin Fredrick, the Nigerian prodigy.

If we had to quickly summarize Fredrick, it would be: calm strength. At just 20 years old, the defender already inspires a serenity and confidence worthy of the most accomplished players.

To follow the feats and development of this young defender, you need to look towards the Jupiler Pro League. Indeed, he is currently on loan from Brentford to Dender.

Fredrick had the opportunity to make a few appearances with his club last season. A crucial step in his career that allowed him to discover the professional world.

Called up for the first time with Nigeria last May, he has already played 570 minutes without being substituted. This shows the volume he has gained in just six selections.

His first standout match? The one against Gabon. Fredrick held the fort like never before, impressive. Against Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, he seemed like a wall.

Solid, combative, and fast, the Nigerian also proved formidable in all his duels. In short, he showcased the extent of his talent that night, enough to convince supporters that he would be a future big name in his position.

Fredrick is just at the beginning of his journey. There is no doubt that Brentford will know when to bring their player back. Such talent cannot be missed. Nigeria can rest easy for the next ten years.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.

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