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Here’s looking at you Mr. Huth: the German’s legacy at Leicester

By Brenden Woldman

Robert Huth of Leicester City (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Robert Huth of Leicester City (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Robert Huth of Leicester City poses with the Premier League Trophy as players and staffs celebrate the season champions after the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton at The King Power Stadium on May 7, 2016 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Robert Huth of Leicester City poses with the Premier League Trophy as players and staffs celebrate the season champions after the Barclays Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton at The King Power Stadium on May 7, 2016 in Leicester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

Living the fairytale

So much has been said and will be said about Leicester’s Premier League winning season. Nevertheless, the contributions of Robert Huth cannot be overlooked.

Huth’s injury problems of the past did not affect his performance during the 2015/16 season. The German appeared in 35 games for the Foxes, and the three games that he did not appear in were because of suspension, not injury.

With Robert Huth, the Foxes’ defence became an impenetrable force. After giving up 55 goals the season before, the Leicester backline conceded only 36 goals (joint-second with Arsenal). Further, they kept 15 clean sheets, including an incredible run wherein Leicester City did not concede a goal for five straight games.

Huth and the Leicester defence led the club to one of the greatest moments in the sport’s history. They won the Premier League title against all odds, and Robert Huth became the seventh player in Premier League history to win the title with two separate teams.

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