Charlie Patino and Finn Porath Would Be Ideal Signings for Leicester

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Leicester will have to strengthen their squad next season. Deportivo La Coruna has returned to La Liga Primera Division after their promotion from Segunda this season. English midfielder Charlie Patino is one player in their squad.

He is not a regular starter for the Spanish club and his situation is uncertain. But his potential is one to recognize. He is only 22 years of age and previously been at Arsenal. He has had good loan spells at Blackpool and Swansea. A versatile midfielder with a good vision.

A ball-playing midfielder, Patino has stated that former Arsenal players Santi Cazorla and Cesc Fàbregas are influences in his style of play. Through his youth career, he was dubbed ‘the next Frenkie De Jong’ by fans, as his playstyle was seen as ‘eerily close’ to the former Ajax midfielder.

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Mark Schwarzer: Leicester’s Oldest Player at 43, Kevin Ellison Still Going Strong at 47

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Mark Schwarzer is the oldest player ever to appear for Leicester in an official game. He was 43 year and 21 days when appearing for Leicester vs. Hull in a EFL League Cup game back in October 2015. He was part of the 5000/1 squad, but never appeared for the aniversery game, and not much mentioned either, since he had no league appearances that season.

Kevin Phillips and Chris Powell are next on the list. Phillips part of that 2013/14 promotion push. He was 40 years and 9 months when appearing for the last time on the 3rd of May 2014. Powell, 40 years and 19 days, in his last appearance vs. Derby away on the 27th March, 2010.

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Who to Follow, World Cup Soon Arrives as Leicester Players and Ex Men Are Involved in International Friendlies

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Jordan Ayew captained Ghana in their 1-1 friendly away draw to Wales. Abdul Fatawu was also involved in the game, coming off after first half.

Last Sunday, Harry Souttar was in action for Australia playing Mexico, as the Socceroos lost 0-1 on the day.

Harry Souttar and Abdul Fatawu are the two current contracted Leicester players to be involved in the World Cup, with a number of former players to be involved.

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