Premier League title winner offers his services to former club as they battle to avoid relegation

Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 30/03/2026

- 10:44

Marc Albrighton won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016

Marc Albrighton, a key figure in Leicester City's remarkable 2015/16 Premier League triumph, has put himself forward to assist his former club in their battle against dropping into League One.

The 35-year-old winger, who retired from professional football in 2024, featured in all 38 league matches during that historic campaign when the Foxes overcame 5,000-1 odds to claim the title.


A decade later, Leicester find themselves in dire straits in the Championship, sitting in the relegation zone following a six-point penalty for breaching financial regulations.

With seven games left to play, Gary Rowett's side trail safety by a single point.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Albrighton drew parallels between Leicester and Manchester United's relationship with their former players.

"People talk about Manchester United and former players at the club who know their DNA, and I feel like there's something similar at Leicester," he said.

The winger, who accumulated more than 300 appearances for the Foxes across ten seasons, spoke passionately about the distinctive atmosphere he experienced at the King Power Stadium.

Marc Albrighton

Marc Albrighton became a Leicester legend during his time at the club

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"There was a culture there that I'd never seen anywhere else. We all say that if we could have a job at any of our former clubs, we'd choose Leicester," Albrighton added.

"I don't actually know what the role would be in terms of us going back. But I would have thought there must be some way we could pass on our experience and try to get that culture back."

Despite his willingness to contribute, Albrighton revealed that Leicester have not reached out to him since his playing days ended.

Marc Albrighton retired from football in 2024

Marc Albrighton retired from football in 2024

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He contrasted this with the approach taken by Aston Villa, where he began his career and supported as a youngster.

"When I finished playing, Aston Villa got in touch with me. I'd played for them and grown up a Villa fan, so I was grateful for the opportunity to go and do some coaching," he explained.

"I probably did think 'I wish Leicester had done that', even though coaching perhaps isn't for me. I'd love to be driving into Leicester every day and be in and around that."

From the squad that achieved the impossible in 2016, Andy King is the sole member currently working with the first team as a coach.

Albrighton witnessed Leicester's alarming collapse firsthand when they surrendered a 3-0 advantage to lose 4-3 against Southampton at the King Power Stadium.

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"I felt there was massive fear both on the pitch and in the crowd. I've noticed it in quite a few games," he observed.

"The word fearless is part of the club's identity and it's important not to forget that."

Following his loan spell at West Bromwich Albion to conclude his professional career, Albrighton now competes in Baller League for Deportrio alongside former Championship players Marvin Sordell and Martyn Waghorn.

Leicester face crucial fixtures against Preston and Sheffield Wednesday after Easter.