Leicester City Football Club, based in Leicester, England, competes in the Premier League after winning the 2023–24 EFL Championship. Founded in 1884 as Leicester Fosse F.C., they became Leicester City in 1919 and now play at the King Power Stadium. The club’s most famous achievement came in 2015–16 when they won their first Premier League title, defying the odds and capturing global attention. Besides their league triumph, Leicester has won one FA Cup (2021), three League Cups (1964, 1997, 2000), and two FA Community Shields. They also have a record eight second-tier titles. In European competitions, the club reached the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in 2016–17 and the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-finals in 2021–22. Known for their resilience and underdog spirit, Leicester City continues to be a prominent force in English football.
| Full Name | Leicester City Football Club | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Foxes | |||
| Founded | 1884 (as Leicester Fosse F.C.) | |||
| Stadium | King Power Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 32,312 | |||
| Owner | King Power | |||
| Chairman | Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha | |||
| Manager | Steve Cooper | |||
| League | Premier League | |||
| 2023–24 Season | EFL Championship, 1st of 24 (Promoted) |
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 1st (Promoted) | 101 | Steve Cooper | Jamie Vardy (23) |
| 2022–23 | 18th | 34 | Brendan Rodgers | James Maddison (10) |
| 2021–22 | 8th | 52 | Brendan Rodgers | Jamie Vardy (15) |
| 2020–21 | 5th | 66 | Brendan Rodgers | Jamie Vardy (15) |
| 2019–20 | 5th | 62 | Brendan Rodgers | Jamie Vardy (23) |
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