Crystal Palace midfielder, Christantus Uche, has hailed Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick as the best defender in the world.
Uche made the remark following Fredrick’s outstanding display in Nigeria’s 4-0 victory over Benin on Tuesday, in their final Group C fixture of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The Super Eagles defender has continued to impress with his composure on the ball, dominance in aerial duels, and excellent game reading, traits that have established him as a promising pillar in Nigeria’s defensive setup.
Taking to his official Instagram page, Uche shared a photo of Fredrick alongside a glowing caption that read, “You don’t have anything to tell me, my best center-back in the world.”
The highly rated 20-year-old center-back joins the London club after a series of impressive performances for both club and country, earning praise for his composure, aerial prowess, and tactical awareness.
His arrival is seen as a major boost for Palace’s defensive options ahead of the new season.
