MusaThe Premier League’s 100-goal club is one of football’s most exclusive societies. A testament to relentless consistency, elite quality, and longevity at the very highest level, reaching this milestone cements a player’s place in the competition’s history. Remarkably, four players who honed their craft and made their names at Leicester City have etched their names onto this prestigious list.
While Leicester is famed for its miraculous 2016 title win, these players represent both that fairy-tale era and the club’s legacy as a crucible for top attacking talent. Their journeys from Filbert Street and the King Power Stadium to the pinnacle of the scoring charts are stories of ambition, development, and sheer goalscoring prowess.
So, can you name them? Let’s reveal the Foxes’ fabulous four.
- Emile Heskey
The Powerful Pioneer
Often underrated in discussions of elite strikers, Emile Heskey was a force of nature. He burst onto the scene as a teenage powerhouse at Leicester City in the late 1990s. His raw strength, surprising pace, and unselfish hold-up play made him a nightmare for defenders. His goals, including crucial ones in League Cup triumphs, propelled him into the England squad. While he didn’t reach his century at Leicester, the foundation was laid there. He went on to achieve the milestone through prolific spells at Liverpool, Birmingham, and Wigan, finishing with 110 Premier League goals. Heskey blazed a trail, proving that graduates from Leicester’s academy could mix it with the very best.
- Jamie Vardy
The Eternal Fox
Jamie Vardy’s story is the stuff of legend.From non-league to Premier League champion and golden boot winner, his is the most iconic journey of them all. The heartbeat of Leicester’s title win, Vardy’s electrifying pace, relentless pressing, and ice-cold finishing defined an era. He is one of the very few players to score in 11 consecutive Premier League matches. More importantly, he is the only player to have scored every single one of his 136 Premier League goals (and counting) while on the books at Leicester City. He didn’t just join the club; he is the club. A true icon who reached the century in the most dramatic and loyal fashion possible.
- Harry Maguire
The Defensive Surprise
Yes,you read that correctly. While the other names on this list are strikers, Harry Maguire’s inclusion is a fascinating testament to his threat from set-pieces during his rise. The commanding centre-back began establishing himself as a Premier League regular at Hull City and Leicester, where his aerial dominance and surprising knack for crucial goals became a key asset. He moved to Leicester in 2017 and became a fan favourite before his record-breaking transfer. Maguire reached his 100th Premier League appearance milestone at Leicester, but his goalscoring feats, though not near 100 goals, highlight a different aspect of a Foxes graduate’s impact. Author’s Note: There appears to be a conflation here. Harry Maguire is a top defender but is not in the Premier League 100-goal club. The correct fourth player is below.
- (Corrected) Robbie Keane
The Irish Maestro
A subtle but important entry.The prolific Robbie Keane had a short but impactful loan spell at Leicester City in the 1999-2000 season, scoring twice in the Premier League. While his legendary status was forged at Wolves, Tottenham, and Liverpool, his time as a Fox is part of his footballing journey. Keane’s intelligent movement, clinical finishing, and iconic celebration saw him amass 126 Premier League goals, making him one of the most lethal forwards of his generation and the Republic of Ireland’s record scorer.
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
The Thunderbolt Specialist
The Dutch strikerJimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was a goalscoring machine wherever he went. He arrived at Leicester City later in his career (2003-2004), but his reputation for scoring spectacular, powerful goals was already well-established. During his single season at the Foxes, he netted crucial goals with typical ferocity. Hasselbaink had already notched the bulk of his 127 Premier League goals at Leeds United and Chelsea, where he won two Golden Boots. His time at Leicester, though brief, added another chapter to the career of a true Premier League great.
The Leicester Legacy
From Heskey’s powerhouse beginnings to Vardy’s record-breaking heroics, and from the star loanee Keane to the veteran prowess of Hasselbaink, these four players highlight Leicester City’s unique role in the Premier League tapestry. The club has been both a finishing school for future centurions and the home for one who dedicated his entire top-flight journey to them.
It’s a proud statistic for the Foxes faithful: their club isn’t just about one miraculous season; it’s a club that has played a part in creating some of the league’s most celebrated goalscorers. So, the next time you see that 100-goal list, remember the blue tint from Leicester City that helped make it possible.
The Final List:
- Emile Heskey
- Jamie Vardy
- Robbie Keane (had a loan spell at Leicester)
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Did you get them all? 🔵🦊
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Kwaghterna Garshagu