Peter Shilton Richard III Boys School, Leicester, when he started training at schoolboy level with his local club Leicester City in 1963. He caught the eye of first-team goalkeeper Gordon Banks, who commented to the coach about how promising he was. In May 1966, a 16-year-old Shilton made his debut for Leicester against Everton and his potential was quickly spotted to the extent that the Leicester City management sided with their teenage prodigy and soon sold World Cup winner Banks, to Stoke City. Shilton settled into first team life thereafter, even managing to score a goal at The Dell against Southampton in
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