2021–22 Leicester City F.C. season explained

Club:Leicester City
Season:2021–22
Ownertitle:Owner
Owner:King Power
Chrtitle:Chairman
Chairman:Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha
Mgrtitle:Manager
Manager:Brendan Rodgers
Stadium:King Power Stadium
League:Premier League
League Result:8th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Fourth round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Quarter-finals
Cup3:FA Community Shield
Cup3 Result:Winners
Cup4:UEFA Europa League
Cup4 Result:Group stage
Cup5:UEFA Europa Conference League
Cup5 Result:Semi-finals
League Topscorer:
Jamie Vardy (15)
Season Topscorer:
James Maddison (18)
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Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23

The 2021–22 season was the 117th season in the existence of Leicester City F.C. and their 54th (non-consecutive) season in the top tier of English football. This was their seventh consecutive season in the Premier League. In addition to the domestic league, they also competed in this season's editions of the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, the FA Community Shield, the UEFA Europa League, and the UEFA Europa Conference League.

This was Leicester's first season since 2011–12, and first full season since 2010–11, to not feature former club captain Wes Morgan, who retired at the end of the previous campaign.

Kits

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Management team

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Manager Brendan Rodgers
Assistant manager Chris Davies
First team coaches Kolo Toure
Adam Sadler
First team coach & Goalkeeper coach Mike Stowell

Players

Squad information

Players and squad numbers last updated on 22 May 2022. Appearances include all competitions.[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.NameNatPosition(s)Date of birth (Age)Signed inContract endsSigned fromApps.Goals
Goalkeepers
1Kasper SchmeichelGK1986 11, df=yes20112023 Leeds United4790
12Danny WardGK1993 6, df=yes20182025 Liverpool190
35Eldin JakupovicGK1984 10, df=yes20172022 Hull City40
Defenders
2James JustinLB / LWB / RB / RWB / CB1998 2, df=yes20192026[2] Luton Town684
3Wesley FofanaCB2000 12, df=yes20202027 Saint-Étienne501
4Çağlar SöyüncüCB1996 5, df=yes20182023 SC Freiburg1233
5Ryan BertrandLB1989 8, df=yes20212023 Southampton110
6Jonny EvansCB1988 1, df=yes20182023 West Bromwich Albion1387
18Daniel AmarteyRB / CB1994 12, df=yes20162022 Copenhagen1213
21Ricardo PereiraRB / RWB1993 10, df=yes20182026[3] Porto1138
23Jannik VestergaardCB1992 8, df=yes20212024 Southampton200
27Timothy CastagneRB / LB / RWB / LWB / CB1995 12, df=yes20202025 Atalanta703
33Luke ThomasLWB / LB2001 6, df=yes20202024Youth Academy612
38Vontae Daley-CampbellRB / RWB2001 4, df=yes20192022 Arsenal30
45Ben NelsonCB2004 3, df=yes20212022Youth Academy00
62Lewis BruntCB2000 11, df=yes2021Aston Villa20
Midfielders
7Harvey BarnesLW1997 12, df=yes20162025[4] Youth Academy14732
8Youri TielemansCM1997 5, df=yes20192023 Monaco15824
10James MaddisonAM1996 11, df=yes20182024 Norwich City17145
11Marc AlbrightonRW / LW / RWB / LWB1989 11, df=yes20152024 Aston Villa28418
20Hamza ChoudhuryDM1997 10, df=yes20152023Youth Academy842
22Kiernan Dewsbury-HallCM1998 9, df=yes20172024Youth Academy463
24Nampalys MendyDM1992 6, df=yes20162023 Nice940
25Wilfred NdidiDM1996 12, df=yes20172024 Genk20711
26Dennis PraetCM1994 5, df=yes20192023 Sampdoria603
37Ademola LookmanLW / RW1997 10, df=yes20212022 (loan) RB Leipzig427
42Boubakary SoumaréDM1999 2, df=yes20212026 Lille300
48Thanawat SuengchitthawonAM2000 1, df=yes20202023 Nancy00
49Kasey McAteerAM2001 11, df=yes2020Youth Academy20
54Wanya Marcal-MadivaduaAM2002 10, df=yes2019Youth Academy10
77Will AlvesAM2005 5, df=yes2018Youth Academy10
Attackers
9Jamie VardyST1987 1, df=yes20122023 Fleetwood Town385164
14Kelechi IheanachoST1996 10, df=yes20172024 Manchester City17147
17Ayoze PérezSS / RW / AM1993 7, df=yes20192023 Newcastle United10114
29Patson DakaST1998 10, df=yes20212026 Red Bull Salzburg3811

Transfers

In

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeTeamRef.
30 June 2021 £23,000,000 [5] [6]
1 July 2021 Iestyn Hughes Free transfer [7]
2 July 2021 £17,000,000 [8] [9]
6 July 2021 Brad Young Undisclosed [10]
15 July 2021 Free transfer [11]
30 July 2021 Ben Grist Undisclosed [12]
1 August 2021 Lewis BruntFree transfer [13]
13 August 2021 £15,000,000 [14] [15]
31 January 2022 Undisclosed [16]

Out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeTeamRef.
21 May 2021 Retired [17]
30 June 2021 Released [18] [19]
Dempsey Arlott-John [20]
Oliver Bosworth Unattached
[21]
[22] [23]
Johnson Gyamfi [24]
[25] [26]
[27]
Adam Leathers [28]
[29]
Daniel Obi [30]
[31]
2 July 2021 Undisclosed [32]
5 July 2021 Viktor Gromek Free transfer
Nathan James Free transfer [33]
15 July 2021 Undisclosed [34]
12 August 2021 Undisclosed [35]
26 August 2021 Free transfer [36]
27 August 2021 Undisclosed [37]
1 September 2021 Free transfer [38]
12 January 2022 Mutual consent [39] [40]
31 January 2022 Undisclosed [41]
31 January 2022 Undisclosed [42]

Loan out

DatePositionNationalityNameToDate untilTeamRef.
3 August 2021 End of season [44]
3 August 2021 End of season [45]
4 August 2021 End of season [46]
5 August 2021 End of season [47]
19 August 2021 End of season [48]
31 August 2021 January 2022 [49]
31 August 2021 End of season [50]
26 November 2021 Arlo Doherty [51]
12 January 2022 End of season [52]
28 January 2022 End of season [53]
28 January 2022 End of season [54]
31 January 2022 End of season [55]
31 January 2022 End of season [56]

Pre-season friendlies

The Foxes announced they would have friendly matches against Burton Albion,[57] Wycombe Wanderers,[57] Queens Park Rangers[58] and Villarreal[59] as part of the club's pre-season preparations.

Competitions

Premier League

See main article: 2021–22 Premier League.

Matches

The league fixtures were announced on 16 June 2021.[60]

FA Cup

See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup.

Leicester City entered the competition at the third round stage and on 6 December 2021 were drawn at home to Watford.[61]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup.

Leicester City entered the competition in the third round due to participation in UEFA competitions and were drawn away to Millwall[62] [63] and then at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round.[64]

FA Community Shield

See main article: 2021 FA Community Shield.

UEFA Europa League

See main article: 2021–22 UEFA Europa League.

Group stage

See main article: 2021–22 UEFA Europa League group stage. Leicester City were drawn against Italian side Napoli, Russian side Spartak Moscow and Polish side Legia Warsaw in the group stages.[65]

UEFA Europa Conference League

See main article: 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League.

Knockout phase

See main article: 2021–22 UEFA Europa Conference League knockout phase.

Knockout round play-offs

The knockout round play-offs draw was held on 13 December 2021.

Round of 16

The round of 16 draw was held on 25 February 2022.

Quarter-finals

The draw for the quarter-finals was held on 18 March 2022.

Semi-finals

The draw for the semi-finals was held on 18 March 2022, after the quarter-final draw.

Squad statistics

Appearances

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Goalscorers

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110MFJames Maddison121101318
29FWJamie Vardy150200017
37MFHarvey Barnes61101211
29FWPatson Daka50005111
537MFAdemola Lookman6020008
14FWKelechi Iheanacho4111018
78MFYouri Tielemans6100007
817FWAyoze Pérez2000103
11MFMarc Albrighton1100013
22MFKiernan Dewsbury-Hall1000113
116DFJonny Evans1000102
21DFRicardo Pereira1000012
25MFWilfred Ndidi0000112
14
4DFÇağlar Söyüncü1000001
27DFTimothy Castagne1000001
18DFDaniel Amartey0000101
3DFWesley Fofana0000011
Own goals0000011
Total625711213100

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Team: Men. 15 August 2021.
  2. Web site: James Justin Signs New Long-Term Contract. Leicester City F.C.. 23 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Ricardo signs new deal. Leicester City F.C.. 18 February 2022.
  4. Web site: Harvey Barnes signs new contract. Leicester City FC. 19 August 2021.
  5. Web site: Patson Daka To Join Leicester City From RB Salzburg. Leicester City F.C.. 30 June 2021.
  6. Web site: Patson Daka: Leicester City complete £23m transfer of Zambian striker from Red Bull Salzburg. Sky News. 30 June 2021. 3 July 2024.
  7. Web site: Leicester City sign 'bright talent' from Manchester United . 26 April 2021 . Leicester Mercury . 4 July 2021.
  8. Web site: Boubakary Soumaré Joins Leicester City From Lille . Leicester City F.C.. 2 July 2021.
  9. Web site: Boubakary Soumare: Leicester complete £17m signing of Lille midfielder. Sky News. 2 July 2021. 3 July 2024.
  10. Web site: Brad Young departs for Leicester . Hartlepool United FC . 6 July 2021.
  11. Web site: Ryan Bertrand Signs For Leicester City . Leicester City FC . 15 July 2021.
  12. Web site: Ben Grist completes Leicester City move as teenager bids emotional farewell to Grimsby Town - Grimsby Live.
  13. Web site: Summer signings and first team hopefuls feature as Leicester City youth teams begin seasons. Leicester Mercury. 2 September 2021.
  14. Web site: Leicester City sign defender Vestergaard. Leicester City FC. 13 August 2021.
  15. Web site: Leicester transfer news: Jannik Vestergaard joins from Southampton, signing deal until 2024. Sky News. 13 August 2021. 3 July 2024.
  16. Web site: Amani Richards joins Leicester City . Arsenal FC . 1 February 2022.
  17. Web site: Leicester City Captain Wes Morgan Calls Time On Historic Career. Leicester City F.C.. 21 May 2021.
  18. News: Blackwell . Jordan . Leicester City retained list published as nine players released and contracts offered . 5 June 2021 . Leicestershire Live . 4 June 2021.
  19. Web site: Swansea City Academy Reveal New Scholars And Pro Deals . Swansea City AFC . 7 July 2021.
  20. News: Gordon . James . Mickleover Sign Former Leicester Junior . 11 September 2021 . Northern Premier League . 26 August 2021.
  21. Web site: Darragh O'Connor signs. Motherwell F.C.. 14 July 2021.
  22. Web site: Christian Fuchs bids farewell after 6 years. Leicester City F.C.. 21 May 2021.
  23. Web site: Charlotte FC veteran Leicester City defender Christian Fuchs. Major League Soccer. 6 June 2021.
  24. Web site: Gyamfi Agrees Deal With Posh Under 23s . Peterborough United Football Club . 21 September 2021.
  25. Web site: Matty James to leave Leicester. Leicester City F.C.. 21 May 2021.
  26. Web site: Matty James Is A Robin . Bristol City FC . 23 June 2021.
  27. Web site: Darnell Johnson joins Cod Army . Fleetwood Town FC . 2 August 2021.
  28. Web site: Adam Leathers signs! . Wycombe Wanderers Football Club . 17 September 2021.
  29. Web site: WELCOME LAYTON NDUKWU. instagram.com. 24 August 2022. 28 August 2023.
  30. Web site: D. Obi . Soccerway . 8 January 2022.
  31. News: Hendry . Mark . Rangers' new signing Johnly Yfeko poses with Ibrox jersey after completing move from Leicester City . 22 February 2022 . Football Scotland . 31 January 2022.
  32. Web site: Josh Knight Signs For Peterborough United . Leicester City FC . 2 July 2021.
  33. Web site: Scholars Sign In . Burnley FC . 5 July 2021.
  34. Web site: Admiral Muskwe Joins Luton Town.
  35. Web site: Rachid Ghezzal Joins Besiktas On Permanent Deal.
  36. Web site: Mitchell Clark Joins Accrington Stanley . Leicester City FC . 26 August 2021.
  37. Web site: Kamal Sowah signs for Club Brugge . Leicester City FC . 27 August 2021.
  38. News: Porto snap up Leicester midfielder Sidnei Tavares . 26 November 2021 . Tribal Football . 1 September 2021.
  39. Web site: Filip Benković Leaves Leicester City . Leicester City . 13 January 2022.
  40. Web site: Filip Benkovic è un nuovo giocatore dell'Udinese . Udinese Calcio . 13 January 2022 . Italian.
  41. Web site: Hughes Makes Burton Albion Switch . Leicester City FC . 31 January 2022.
  42. Web site: Leicester City striker completes transfer to African Champions League club . Leicestershire Live . 31 January 2022.
  43. Web site: Winger Lookman joins on loan. Leicester City FC. 31 August 2021.
  44. Web site: Young midfielder Tyrese Shade joins Walsall on loan. Leicester City FC. 3 August 2021.
  45. Web site: Portsmouth loan for young striker George Hirst. Leicester City FC. 3 August 2021.
  46. Web site: Preston North End loan for Daniel Iversen. Leicester City FC. 4 August 2021.
  47. Web site: Youngster Callum Wright Joins Cheltenham Town On Loan . Leicester City FC . 5 August 2021.
  48. Web site: Youngster Leshabela in Shrewsbury loan. Leicester City FC. 19 August 2021.
  49. Web site: Sam Hughes Seals Loan Switch To Burton Albion . Leicester City FC . 31 August 2021.
  50. Web site: Praet joins Torino on loan. Leicester City FC. 31 August 2021.
  51. News: Leicester City teenager completes transfer . 26 November 2021 . Leicestershire Live . 26 November 2021.
  52. Web site: Bluebirds swoop for Premier League loan striker . North-West Evening Mail . 12 January 2022.
  53. Web site: BREAKING: Cobblers land young Belgium striker on loan from Leicester City . Northampton Chronicle & Echo . 28 January 2022.
  54. Web site: Loan Move For Kasey McAteer . Leicester City FC . 28 January 2022.
  55. Web site: Vontae joins on loan . Dundee FC . 1 February 2022.
  56. Web site: Pars sign Polish u21 goalkeeper on loan from Leicester City . Dunfermline Athletic FC . 31 January 2022.
  57. Web site: Foxes To Play Burton Albion & Wycombe Wanderers In Pre-Season . Leicester City FC . 8 June 2021.
  58. Web site: Leicester City To Face QPR In Pre-Season Friendly . Leicester City FC.
  59. Web site: Europa League Winners Villarreal To Visit King Power Stadium In Pre-Season. Leicester City FC. 20 July 2021. 20 July 2021.
  60. Web site: Leicester City To Host Wolves In 2021/22 Premier League Opener . Leicester City F.C. . 16 June 2021.
  61. News: Third round Draw . 6 December 2021 . The Football Association . 9 December 2021.
  62. Web site: Carabao Cup Round Three draw confirmed . EFL . 26 August 2021.
  63. Web site: Date Confirmed For Millwall Clash . Leicester City FC . 29 August 2021.
  64. Web site: Carabao Cup Round Four draw: confirmed ties . English Football League . 23 September 2021.
  65. Web site: Europa League Group Stage Draw . UEFA . 27 August 2021.

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