Competition have youth contributors that Tottenham do not

By Aaron Coe | May 10, 2021

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LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 20: Serge Aurier of Tottenham Hotspur fouls Wesley Fofana of Leicester City leading to a penalty after a VAR check. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

Leicester old leaders, young contributors

Leicester City is clearly led by experience with Kasper Schmeichel and Jamie Vardy both 34 years old. However, Leicester is still getting major contributions from some young players, especially in the back.

Luke Thomas is only 19 and the left-back has made 21 appearances for the Foxes, accumulating more than 1500 minutes. Even more impressive and important for the Foxes defense is 20-year-old Wesley Fofana, who has played 34 times for nearly 2800 minutes. Leicester has had five total players 21 or younger play but Thomas and Fofana are the two big contributors.