From stars to forgotten: What happened to Leicester champions in 2016?

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Although the years go by, no one will forget the feat of Leicester City in the 2015-2016 season. The English team, being one of the humblest in the entire competition, managed to win the League title, beating rivals such as Manchester City, Liverpool … that template has left us legends like Kanté, Mahrez or Vardy. But what has been of all the champions of that team?

Kasper Schmeichel

The goalkeeper was one of the key pieces of the champion squad. For many years he followed his journey in the English team, until he went down to Second Division. Later he has passed through the Nice and the Anderlecht, until he was in Celtic, his current team.

Kasper Schmeichel

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Danny Simpson

The right side continued a few more seasons at Leicester City. Then, he played for lower category teams in England, until he was left without a club in 2022. Two years later, he decided to officially retire.

Danny Simpson

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Wes Morgan

The central spent the rest of his career in the club that led him to glory. After being a champion in 2016, he continued in the Leicester rear until 2021, which retired after proclaiming himself champion of the FA Cup.

Wes Morgan

Wes Morgan

Robert Huth

Together with Morgan they formed an unbeatable couple. However, his career was not very extensive after winning the league title. Finally, he hung his boots in 2018.

Robert Huth

Robert Huth

Christian Fuchs

The Austrian side continued to defend the colors of the British team until 2021. The last layouts of his career decided to give them in the United States, in Charlotte. After the 2022 season, he retired.

Christian Fuchs

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Riyad Mahrez

Possibly, the Algerian has been the best career of this template. He followed a couple more seasons in Leicester, until he stood in the rows of Manchester City. Here he won numerous league titles and a Champions League. After raising ‘La Orejona’, he went to Arabia, where he continues to play for al-ahli.

Riyad Mahrez

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Kante

Together with Mahrez, the player with the most projection of that team. And, like the Algerian, he has followed a similar trajectory. He landed at Chelsea the following season to be champion with Leicester. In London he won again a Premier League and also conquered the Champions League. In the midst of this process, world champion was proclaimed with France. Today, he plays in Arabia for Al-Ittihad.

Kanté

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Danny Drinkwater

The British accompanied Kanté in the center of the field. And, like him, he ended up signing for Chelsea. However, he did not fit. He accumulated assignment after assignment in different equipment until he hangs his boots in 2023.

Danny Drinkwater

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Marc Albrightton

The end passed practically his entire career at Leicester, except for a year he played for the West Bromwich Albion. The last season was.

Marc Albrightton

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Shinji Okazaki

The Japanese striker had a short step in Spain after leaving the British team. He played for Cartagena and Huesca. Finally, he retired in 2024 in Belgium.

Shinji Okazaki

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Jamie Vardy

The town striker and one of the greatest culprits of that Leicester premier. The British tip has been faithful to the colors of the club that led it to the top.

Jamie Vardy

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While others were leaving the ship, he continued in the Leicester even in Second Division. Today, goals continue to score, after returning the team to Primera.


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