Marc Albrighton
The relentless, hard-running winger who became an indispensable part of Leicester City's impossible, fairy-tale Premier League title win.
Born 1989 (age 37)·English footballer·Birthday: November 18·Millennials
Biography
Marc Albrighton's career embodies the virtues of consistency and hard work. A product of Aston Villa's academy, he broke into their first team with a burst of energetic performances, known for his whipped crosses and endless motor. But his legacy was forged after a free transfer to Leicester City in 2014. Initially seen as a squad player, he became a fundamental component of Claudio Ranieri's title-winning machine, starting 38 games in the 2015-16 season. His willingness to track back and his precise delivery from the flank were crucial to the team's counter-attacking style. Albrighton remained a trusted figure at Leicester for a decade, contributing to an FA Cup victory and a memorable Champions League run, proving that not all heroes need to be superstars.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Marc was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Marc Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Marc's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Premier League with Leicester City in the 2015-16 season, starting every match.
- Won the FA Cup with Leicester City in 2021, coming on as a substitute in the final.
- Provided the assist for the only goal in Leicester's first-ever Champions League knockout stage victory against Sevilla in 2017.
- Made over 250 appearances for Leicester City across all competitions.
Did You Know?
He scored Leicester City's first-ever goal in the UEFA Champions League, against Club Brugge in 2016.
He was named Aston Villa's Young Player of the Season for the 2010-11 campaign.
He made his professional debut for Aston Villa in a UEFA Cup match against CSKA Moscow.
He holds a private pilot's license.
“I just kept my head down and worked hard every day.”
