Peter Shilton October 1967 direct from a clearance at the opposite end of the pitch. The Southampton goalkeeper, Campbell Forsyth, misjudged Shilton's long punt upfield, which, instead of splashing harmlessly in the mud, spun off the pitch and flew over Forsyth's head into the goal. Leicester won the game 5–1. The following season Leicester had a mixed season; suffering relegation from the First Division, but reaching the FA Cup final at Wembley and a 19-year-old Shilton became one of the event's youngest-ever goalkeepers. It did not go his way, however, as a single goal from Manchester City's Neil Young early in the
Leicester City F.C. the first cap being won while with Leicester City. Players listed in bold are current Leicester City players. Includes competitive appearances only. Current players in bold. Includes competitive appearances only. Current players in bold. The following players have been nominated for the Ballon d'Or while playing for Leicester; the award is also referred to as the World or European Footballer of the Year. The following players have been named the PFA Player of the Year whilst playing for Leicester: The following players have been named the FWA Footballer of the Year whilst playing for Leicester: The following players have won