Stephy Mavididi is enjoying a productive debut season with Leicester City, as The Foxes mount a promotion charge back to the Premier League.
The 25-year-old has played a key role in City’s table-topping campaign and is widely considered one of the most dangerous wingers in the second tier.
Known for his tricky dribbling, Mavididi is a defender’s worst nightmare and few have come out on top in one-on-one battles this term.
Here’s a deep dive into the life and career of City’s all-action wide player, including answers to your frequently asked questions.
Stephy Mavididi personal profile
- Full name: Stephy Alvaro Mavididi
- Age: 25 (31 May 1998)
- Birthplace: Derby, England
- Height: 6′ 0″ (1.82m)
- Position: Left Winger
- Number: 10
When did Stephy Mavididi join Leicester City?
Stephy Mavididi signed for Leicester City in July 2023 from Ligue 1 outfit Montpellier for a fee believed to be in the region of £6.4m, as per LeicestershireLive.
The former England youth international penned a five-year deal running through until June 2028.
Stephy Mavididi stats
The 25-year-old winger has racked up 36 appearances for Enzo Maresca‘s side, netting 10 times whilst laying on four assists, as of March 2024 (Transfermarkt).
Mavididi’s double-figure goal tally places him as Leicester’s second top scorer this season, two behind Jamie Vardy who tops the chart.
What is Stephy Mavididi’s salary?
Mavididi reportedly takes home a weekly pay packet of £10,000-per-week, which equates to an annual salary worth £520,000, as per Capology.
Given City look well-placed to gain promotion back to the Premier League, it wouldn’t at all be surprising to see his wage increased should he continue his sparkling form.
Leicester will be eager to deter any forthcoming suitors.
Who is Stephy Mavididi’s brother?
Mavididi has a younger brother called Shaun, who is also a professional footballer. The 2005-born centre-forward plies his trade at Newcastle United’s academy, having departed Arsenal during the summer of 2021.
Shaun penned his first pro contract last year, alongside highly-rated teammates Ben Parkinson and Ciaran Thompson.
What is Stephy Mavididi’s nationality?
Born in Derby, Mavididi is eligible to play for England and has done at youth level. The winger can also represent DR Congo.
The African nation have previously approached Mavididi, though, he remains uncapped on the senior international stage.
Did Stephy Mavididi play for Arsenal?
Mavididi came through Arsenal’s Hale End academy and made 41 appearances for their under-21 side, scoring an impressive 21 goals, as per Transfermarkt.
Having not made a senior appearance for The Gunners, he departed for Juventus’ under-23s in 2018 on a permanent transfer.
During his time in Turin, Mavididi made one senior outing.
Stephy Mavididi song lyrics
Mavididi is a fan favourite at King Power Stadium and it didn’t take long for The Foxes faithful to come up with a song for the summer arrival.
Here are the song lyrics:
Enzo went to Europe
To buy a Lamborghini
Instead he brought a winger
His name is Mavididi
He scores them with his left foot
He scores them with his right
And when we win the Championship
We’ll sing this song all night
(Repeat)