SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

MARC ALBRIGHTON
MARC ALBRIGHTON
England flag
Number
#11
Nationality
England
Team
LEICESTER CITY (England)
Coach
CLAUDIO RANIERI
Position
LW (Left Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
2 1 1 2 7 3 1 17 1.3 £1.3M

Name: Marc Albrighton

Full name: Marc Albrighton

Date of birth: 18 November 1989

Place of birth: Tamworth, England

Nationality: English

  • Primary position: Winger / Right winger
  • Other positions: Left wing, attacking midfield
  • Preferred foot: Right

Youth career:

  • Coventry City (youth system)

Senior career (selected clubs):

  • 2007–2009: Coventry City — Broke into first team and made his senior debut
  • 2009–2020: Aston Villa — Transferred for a fee in 2009 and was a regular in the Premier League for several seasons
  • 2014: West Bromwich Albion (loan) — Short-term loan
  • 2020–2024: Leicester City — Joined Leicester City and was part of their squad following their 2019–20 period; contributed with wide play and assists

Notable achievements:

  • Member of Leicester City's squad after their 2015–16 title era; contributed as an experienced wide player and substitute during his time at the club.
  • Known for crossing ability, work rate, and set-piece delivery; provided numerous Premier League assists across his career.
  • Accumulated substantial Premier League appearances across Aston Villa, West Brom (loan) and Leicester City.

Style of play: A traditional winger who combines pace, intelligent movement and accurate crossing. Often deployed to supply strikers with service from wide areas, and effective delivering corners and set pieces.

Career notes: Albrighton began at Coventry City before moving to Aston Villa, where he spent the majority of his early top-flight career. He later joined Leicester City, bringing experience and reliable wide play. He has been valued for assists and ability to maintain width in attacking phases.

Last known status: Professional player contracted with Leicester City (as of 2024). Career statistics and current club status may have changed after that date.