11 Greatest Leicester City Players in Football History
After being established in 1884 as Leicester Fosse FC, the club has seen thousands of players represent the club. Based in the east Midlands, they later changed their name to Leicester City Football Club in 1919.
Leicester City boast five major honours across their 140-year history, including three League Cups and, more recently, the FA Cup in 2021. However, their most unforgettable achievement, which truly encapsulated the beautiful game, was their historic Premier League title win in the 2015/16 season
Players from that squad are featured in this list, alongside past legends, as we delve deeper into Leicester’s rich history by unveiling 11 players who are the greatest to represent the club.
Ranking Factors:
- Longevity
- Accolades
- Loyalty
- Standout moment
At number 11, we have Matt Elliott, a player who never stopped in pursuit of achieving his dreams. Elliott started his career at Charlton, before quickly moving on and working his way up the leagues.
He spent time playing for Torquay United, Scunthorpe United and Oxford United before getting his big break with Leicester. His influence in the dressing room was prominent, notching up 289 appearances across an eight-year stint.
Elliott was always reliable and jelled in well with then-manager Martin O’Neill’s style of play and went on to score both goals in the 2000 League Cup final to win Leicester their first trophy for three years.
