Claudio Ranieri's most used players by appearances for Leicester City

One of the great sporting fairytale stories of recent times, Leicester City's famous Premier League title win in 2015/16 will live long in the memories of football supporters.

The mastermind behind this unthinkable triumph was none other than the wily Claudio Ranieri, with this sensational achievement undoubtedly the pinnacle of the Italian's seasoned managerial career which has seen him lead a plethora of clubs across five decades.

We take a look back at Claudio Ranieri's most trusted lieutenants during his time in the East Midlands.

Here are Ranieri's most used Leicester players during his time as manager between 2015 and 2017.

• Danny Simpson (62)

First on this list of Ranieri's most commonly used players at Leicester City is dependable right-back Danny Simpson.

A product of Manchester United's academy, Simpson was a mainstay at right-back during Leicester's Premier League title-winning campaign of 2015/16, offering diligent defensive protection behind the mesmeric Riyad Mahrez down the Foxes' right flank.

• Kasper Schmeichel (65)

Emulating his father Peter by becoming a Premier League champion, Kasper Schmeichel was a leadership figure between the posts for the Foxes.

A vocal goalkeeper and lively personality, Schmeichel was a key reason behind Leicester's strong defensive record in their title-winning season in 2015/16, conceding only 36 goals in 38 games.

• Shinji Okazaki (67)

Next up is the unsung hero Shinji Okazaki, with the former Japan international representing a terrific foil for Leicester's talisman Jamie Vardy in 2015/16.

A forward player with immense stamina and pressing ability, Okazaki was commonly deployed as a second striker behind Vardy under the auspices of Ranieri at the King Power.

• Christian Fuchs (67)

Arriving from Schalke in the summer of 2015 in what must go down as one of the most inspired free signings in Premier League history, Austrian Christian Fuchs was a classy operator in a Leicester shirt.

Not only defensively solid, Fuchs possessed a great left foot and registered four Premier League assists as Leicester were crowned champions of England in 2016.

• Danny Drinkwater (67)

The midfield partner to the indefatigable N'Golo Kante in Leicester's crowning season of 2015/16, Danny Drinkwater's composure and technical quality was able to perfectly dovetail with his French teammate's unrelenting stamina and penchant for interceptions.

Drinkwater's outstanding performances during the 2015/16 campaign eventually earned him international recognition for England and a lucrative move to Chelsea.

• Robert Huth (67)

Spending the second half of the 2014/15 season on loan from Stoke City, Robert Huth signed for Leicester on a permanent basis for around £3m in the summer of 2015.

The archetypal no nonsense defender, Huth contributed with some vital goals as Leicester stormed to the Premier League title - including a winner away at Tottenham and a memorable brace in a 3-1 triumph at the Etihad against Man City.

• Jamie Vardy (70)

One of the genuine stars of Leicester's famous Premier League title success, Jamie Vardy struck a devastating 24 league goals in 2015/16.

A striker with blistering pace in behind and lethal finishing instincts, Vardy has since proved his form in Leicester's title-winning season was far from a fluke as he has gone on to smash the 100 goal mark in England's top flight.

• Riyad Mahrez (71)

Vardy's accomplice in chief at the top end of the pitch for Leicester, Riyad Mahrez was an absolute magician in attacking midfield as the Foxes swept all before them in the 2015/16 campaign.

Registering an outstanding 17 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League, Mahrez was awarded the prestigious PFA Player of the Year award in April 2016.

• Marc Albrighton (74)

The ultimate team player, Marc Albrighton was one of Ranieri's most trusted operators during his time in charge at the King Power.

A versatile player who could play on either side of midfield, Albrighton's game was perhaps best defined by his running power and terrific crossing ability

• Wes Morgan (74)

Coming out on top on this list is Captain Fantastic Wes Morgan.

Expertly marshalling a watertight back four alongside Robert Huth at centre-back, Morgan was the ultimate leader in Leicester City's most famous hour - putting his body on the line time and time again in an epic season which ended with him lifting the Premier League trophy above his head.

(Ties are ordered by most minutes played. Source for total appearances - Transfermarkt.co.uk)