Jamie Vardy, approaching the end of his era-defining spell at Leicester, named the 11 players who stood tallest beside him. This wasn’t just about talent. It was about trust, timing, and moments that made history.
Kasper Schmeichel (Goalkeeper)
Schmeichel was more than a shot-stopper. He was the voice behind the backline, the first pass of the counterattack, and the last line of defense in the club’s greatest triumphs. His leadership matched his reflexes, and both earned the full respect of Vardy and the dressing room.
Danny Simpson (Right Back)
A no-frills defender who rarely ventured forward, Simpson was the glue that held Leicester’s shape together. His discipline allowed others to take risks, and Vardy always knew his flank was covered.
Robert Huth (Center Back)
Huth played with blunt-force authority. In the box, he was a menace on set pieces. At the back, a wall. Vardy thrived in games where Huth’s defensive dominance gave Leicester the belief to go forward.
Wes Morgan (Center Back)
Captain, confidant, cornerstone. Morgan led by example—calm in chaos and forceful in key moments. Vardy often pointed to Morgan’s belief as a quiet engine behind their historic success.
Christian Fuchs (Left Back)
Fuchs offered precision from deep and grit in defense. His vision and long-range delivery created some of Vardy’s most iconic goals, including the record-breaking strike in his 11-match scoring run.
N’Golo Kante (Central Midfield)
Kante didn’t just cover ground, he controlled it. Tireless and instinctive, he freed Vardy to attack with abandon. Leicester’s spine didn’t exist without him, and Vardy knew it.
Danny Drinkwater (Central Midfield)
If Kante was the engine, Drinkwater was the compass. His long diagonals found Vardy in stride more times than anyone else. Their link-up defined Leicester’s transition game during that magical title-winning run.
Youri Tielemans (Central Midfield)
Tielemans brought finesse. A metronome with a shot, his goal in the 2021 FA Cup final was a club-defining moment. He represented the next generation who learned from Vardy—and delivered when it mattered most.
Riyad Mahrez (Right Wing)
Mahrez was artistry on grass. His left foot bent matches to his will. Few duos were more electric than Mahrez and Vardy, one dancing through defenders, the other racing past them. Their synergy changed what was possible at Leicester.
Jamie Vardy (Striker)
The spearhead himself. The story. Vardy’s rise fueled Leicester’s. His speed and venom in front of goal demanded belief from teammates and fans alike. He made pressure his playground and wore every moment.
Marc Albrighton (Left Wing)
Reliable and relentless, Albrighton’s engine never stopped. He tracked back, delivered crosses, and never sought the spotlight. That humility made him indispensable—especially to Vardy, who depended on the balance Albrighton brought to the pitch.
