Player of the Week - Leonardo Ulloa
Player of the Week - Leonardo Ulloa
Ulloa scores twice in a fantastic win for the Foxes!
Leonardo Ulloa scored two goals at the weekend, when Leicester City played a memorable match to beat Manchester United 5-3 at the King Power Stadium. It was the first time in Premier League history that Manchester United had lost a match after leading by 2 goals (0-2 and 1-3). It was also the first time that The Foxes had scored 5 Premier League goals in a match since March 2000 (5-2 against Sunderland). 
There were Leicester heroes all over the pitch, including Ulloa's strike partner, Jamie Vardy, who scored 1 and was fouled for 2 penalties. But, Ulloa with 2 goals was the difference between the two sides. Ulloa now has 5 Premier League goals this season, and only Chelsea's Diego Costa is ahead of him in the race for the Premier League's Golden Boot.
"It's nice for Leo to score another 2 goals. I'm really pleased with his all-round game but it's important for him to continue scoring." Nigel Pearson - Leicester City manager.
What do we know about Leonardo Ulloa?
Ulloa was born in July 1986 in General Roca, a small city in the north of Patagonia in Argentina. He signed for local second division club, C.A.I, but only made 7 appearances before moving to San Lorenzo in Argentina's top division. He helped San Lorenzo win the Argentinian league title in 2007, before short spells at 2 other Argentinian clubs - Arsenal Sarandi and Olimpo.
In 2008, Ulloa made the move to Europe, when he signed for Spanish second division club, Castellon. After leaving Castellon he signed for Spanish top division team, Almeria and scored 39 goals in 90 appearances.
"I am enjoying my time here at Leicester. I am enjoying the training every day. It is good." Leonardo Ulloa.
When did Ulloa move to England?
Ulloa moved to the UK in January 2013, but he didn't move to the Premier League. He signed for Brighton & Hove Albion, who play in the Championship, the division below the Premier League. He had a great time on the south coast of England. He scored on his debut against Arsenal, who Brighton were playing in an FA Cup match, and also became the first player to score a hat-trick at the AMEX Stadium, which Brighton had moved to at the beginning of that season.
Ulloa helped Brighton reach the play-offs at the end of the 2012/13 and 2013/14 seasons but the team failed to reach the Premier League. Leicester City finished top of the Championship that season and made Ulloa their record signing (£8 million). He is now Leicester's main striker in their first season back in the Premier League in over 10 years.
"I don’t think about setting myself goals targets, I just think about helping the team." Leonardo Ulloa.
What other sport is Ulloa interested in?
In 2015, the Rugby World Cup is coming to England and one of the host cities will be Leicester. Leicester has a strong tradition as a rugby city, and for a short time, Leicester City and Leicester Tigers (Leicester's rugby team) shared a stadium. Argentina's rugby team will play two games in Leicester and there will be many Argentinians who make the long trip for the games. Ulloa and his Argentinian teammate at Leicester, Esteban Cambiasso can't wait to greet them!
"Maybe Argentina is more famous for football than rugby, but I’m sure the team will get great support from the people of Leicester – and, of course, from Esteban and me. Vamos Argentina!” Leonardo Ulloa.
Which other lower league strikers have been successful in the Premier League?
Leonardo Ulloa has already scored 5 Premier League goals this season, after playing the last few seasons in the English and Spanish second divisions. But, Ulloa is not the only player who scored a lot of goals in lower divisions before making it big in the Premier League.
- Jay Rodriguez has scored over 20 Premier League goals for Southampton but started at, then, Championship club, Burnley.
- Darren Bent has scored over 100 Premier League goals for Aston Villa, Fulham, Sunderland, Spurs and Charlton, but started in the Championship with Ipswich Town.
- Ricky Lambert, now with Liverpool, was top scorer for Southampton in the last two seasons, but also scored lots of goals in the lower leagues with teams such as Rochdale and Bristol Rovers.
- Kevin Phillips started off in the Championship with Watford, but won the European Golden Boot while with Sunderland in the Premier League.
- Ian Wright was playing non-league football before he signed for Crystal Palace, and became Arsenal's all-time top scorer before the record was broken by Thierry Henry.
“It’s different because in the Premier League there’s more quality and more intensity than in the Championship." Leonardo Ulloa.
What did you understand?
Ulloa scores twice in a fantastic win for the Foxes!
Leonardo Ulloa scored two goals at the weekend when Leicester City played a memorable match to beat Manchester United 5-3 at the King Power Stadium. It was the first time in Premier League history that Manchester United had lost a match after leading by 2 goals (0-2 and 1-3). It was the first time that The Foxes had scored 5 Premier League goals in a match since March 2000 (5-2 against Sunderland). There were Leicester heroes all over the pitch including Ulloa's strike partner, Jamie Vardy who scored 1 and forced 2 penalties. But, Ulloa with 2 goals was the difference between the two sides. Ulloa now has 5 Premier League goals this season, and only Chelsea's Diego Costa is ahead of him in the race for the Premier League's Golden Boot.
"It's nice for Leo to score another 2 goals. I'm really pleased with his all-round game but it's important for him to continue scoring." Nigel Pearson - Leicester City manager.
What do we know about Leonardo Ulloa?
Ulloa was born in July 1986 in General Roca, a small city in the north of Patagonia in Argentina. He signed for local second division club, C.A.I, but only made 7 appearances before moving to San Lorenzo in Argentina's top division. He helped San Lorenzo win the Argentinian league title in 2007 before short spells at 2 other Argentinian clubs - Arsenal Sarandi and Olimpo.In 2008, Ulloa made the move to Europe when he signed for Spanish second division club, Castellon. After leaving Castellon he signed for Spanish top division team, Almeria and scored 39 goals in 90 appearances.
"I am enjoying my time here at Leicester. I am enjoying the training every day. It is good." Leonardo Ulloa.
When did Ulloa move to England?
Ulloa moved to the UK in January 2013, but he didn't move to the Premier League. He signed for Brighton & Hove Albion, who play in the Championship, the division below the Premier League. He had a great time on the south coast of England. He scored on his debut against Arsenal, who Brighton were playing in an FA Cup match and also became the first player to score a hat-trick at the AMEX Stadium, which Brighton had moved into at the beginning of that season.Ulloa helped Brighton reach the play-offs at the end of the 2012/13 and 2013/14 seasons but the team failed to reach the Premier League. Leicester City finished top of the Championship that season and they made Ulloa their record signing (£8 million). He is now leading the attack in Leicester's first season back in the Premier League for over 10 years.
"I don’t think about setting myself goals targets, I just think about helping the team." Leonardo Ulloa.
What other sport is Ulloa interested in?
In 2015, the Rugby World Cup is coming to England and one of the host cities will be Leicester. Leicester has a strong tradition as a rugby city, and for a short time, Leicester City and Leicester Tigers (Leicester's rugby team) shared a stadium. Argentina's rugby team will play two games in Leicester and there will be many Argentinians who make the long trip for the game. Ulloa and his Argentinian teammate at Leicester, Esteban Cambiasso can't wait to greet them!
"Maybe Argentina is more famous for football than rugby, but I’m sure the team will get great support from the people of Leicester – and, of course, from Esteban and me. Vamos Argentina!” Leonardo Ulloa.
Which other lower league strikers have been successful in the Premier League?
Leonardo Ulloa has already scored 5 Premier League goals this season, after playing the last few seasons in the English and Spanish second divisions. But, Ulloa is not the only player who scored a lot of goals in lower divisions before making it big in the Premier League.
- Jay Rodriguez has scored over 20 Premier League goals for Southampton but started at then Championship club, Burnley.
- Darren Bent has scored over 100 Premier League goals for Aston Villa, Fulham, Sunderland, Spurs and Charlton, but started in the Championship with Ipswich Town.
- Ricky Lambert, now with Liverpool, was top scorer for Southampton in the last two seasons, but also scored lots of goals in the lower leagues with teams such as Rochdale and Bristol Rovers.
- Kevin Phillips started off in the Championship with Watford, but won the European Golden Boot while with Sunderland in the Premier League.
- Ian Wright was playing non-league football before he signed for Crystal Palace, and became Arsenal's all-time top scorer before the record was broken by Thierry Henry.
“It’s different because in the Premier League there’s more quality and more intensity than in the Championship." Leonardo Ulloa.
Did you know......?
- When leading by 2 goals, Man Utd have won 363, drawn 11 and lost 1 Premier League game!
- Manchester Utd conceded 5 goals for the first time in 25 years against a newly promoted team.
- Gary Lineker, top scorer at the 1986 World Cup, is a Leicester supporter and ex-Leicester striker.
- Leicester City's owner is Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha from Thailand.
- Leicester City's mascot is called Filbert Fox and Leicester's nickname is The Foxes.
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What do you think?
Is Leicester 5-3 Man Utd the biggest shock of the season so far?
Where will Leicester and Man Utd finish this season?
Leonardo Ulloa has played in lower league football for much of his career. Can you think of any other lower league players that have been successful in the Premier League?
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12/12/2022
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It was memorable marathon, two athletes were leading the race suddenly one of them stumbled and felled down other got ahead of him but he turned back helped his rival to stand up, they passed finishing line together.
12/12/2022 18:33
Tottenham Hotspur
5558
It was memorable marathon, two athletes were leading the race suddenly one of them stumbled and felled down other got ahead of him but he turned back helped his rival to stand up, they passed finishing line together.
09/06/2021
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I just can remember Jamie Vardy, Ulloa's teammate at that time.
09/06/2021 22:28
Arsenal
1512
I just can remember Jamie Vardy, Ulloa's teammate at that time.
20/06/2020
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Leonardo Ulloa had a fantastic season with Leicester as a substitute.
20/06/2020 22:15
Manchester United
6539
Leonardo Ulloa had a fantastic season with Leicester as a substitute.
03/07/2016
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As a united fan it was my biggest shock of the season
03/07/2016 06:12
Manchester United
4779
As a united fan it was my biggest shock of the season
02/07/2016
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As a united fan it was my biggest shock of the season
02/07/2016 11:31
Manchester United
4779
As a united fan it was my biggest shock of the season
27/03/2016
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It's very difficult to be successful in upper division after come from lower division but it's not impossible.
27/03/2016 05:53
Leicester City
1761
It's very difficult to be successful in upper division after come from lower division but it's not impossible.
27/03/2016
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I have no idea about where they will finish.
27/03/2016 05:51
Leicester City
1761
I have no idea about where they will finish.
27/03/2016
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That was amazing.
27/03/2016 05:50
Leicester City
1761
That was amazing.
23/02/2016
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I think Leicester will finish in the second part of the table and Man UTD will finish in the top five.
23/02/2016 11:50
Liverpool
3705
I think Leicester will finish in the second part of the table and Man UTD will finish in the top five.
23/02/2016
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Yes it is.
23/02/2016 11:48
Liverpool
3705
Yes it is.
16/12/2015
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Leicester is just unstoppable!
16/12/2015 14:57
Arsenal
2453
Leicester is just unstoppable!
30/11/2015
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When Leicester and Man.Utd are playing it is an adventure!
30/11/2015 21:00
Arsenal
3557
When Leicester and Man.Utd are playing it is an adventure!
04/12/2015
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It's amazing how the underdog can turn into the leader)) Wishing Leicester good luck in Wales!
04/12/2015 17:21
Arsenal
2453
It's amazing how the underdog can turn into the leader)) Wishing Leicester good luck in Wales!
17/11/2015
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Yes, it was, but would you call their start to this season a shock?)
17/11/2015 13:47
Arsenal
2453
Yes, it was, but would you call their start to this season a shock?)
19/11/2015
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I would say it was definitely a surprise!
19/11/2015 08:01
Liverpool
594
I would say it was definitely a surprise!
20/11/2015
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And they are about to face a pretty tough run of fixtures. Let's see how high they can fly)
20/11/2015 15:39
Arsenal
2453
And they are about to face a pretty tough run of fixtures. Let's see how high they can fly)
02/11/2015
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Yes, I believe it was.
02/11/2015 19:50
Arsenal
3557
Yes, I believe it was.
25/10/2015
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Very good
25/10/2015 21:26
Chelsea
1339
Very good
25/09/2014
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I think that 5 goals are strong reasons, it's the biggest shock of the season. Manchester United was losing its normal play and Leicester had its best presentation on years. If Mant Ud. has been the main team by much years is because never played bad. Nowhere some team wins every games. That's football.
25/09/2014 19:20
Manchester United
50
I think that 5 goals are strong reasons, it's the biggest shock of the season. Manchester United was losing its normal play and Leicester had its best presentation on years. If Mant Ud. has been the main team by much years is because never played bad. Nowhere some team wins every games. That's football.
25/09/2014
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Hi Kabithos -
I see you are from Argentina. Is Leonardo Ulloa well known in Argentina or is it a surprise that he played better than Di Maria?
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team
25/09/2014 20:01
Liverpool
594
Hi Kabithos -
I see you are from Argentina. Is Leonardo Ulloa well known in Argentina or is it a surprise that he played better than Di Maria?
Rich - The Premier Skills English Team