--- source: thedugout.football generated: 2026-07-26T08:01:10.463Z last_updated: 2026-07-18T14:02:48+00:00 data_provider: API-Football canonical: https://thedugout.football/clubs/leicester-city/news/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubGVpY2VzdGVybWVyY3VyeS5jby51ay9zcG9ydC9mb290YmFsbC9tYXRjaC1yZXBvcnRzL2xlaWNlc3Rlci1jaXR5LWJ1cnRvbi1wbGF5ZXItcmF0aW5ncy0xMTA2NTY0NA --- # Leicester City player ratings as Alves, Otchere score and wonderkids shine - **Source:** - **Published:** 18 Jul - **Club:** Leicester City - **Original URL:** https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/leicester-city-burton-player-ratings-11065644 Leicester City maintained their 100% record in pre-season with a 3-0 win over League One rivals Burton Albion on Saturday. Strikers Kirsten Otchere and Nathan Opoku continued to impress new boss Russell Martin with a goal each. Will Alves also rounded-off a fine start to pre-season with a well-worked strike. The game was initially planned to be played across four 30 minute periods, only for it to be played out like a normal match. Martin named a strong XI and they dominated the first-half against the Brewers. Stephy Mavididi came close to opening scoring twice in the first-half with Corey Addai denying the winger. City fortunately took the lead on the brink of half-time when Kirsten Otchere bundled the ball home from Addai's parry. FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK! All the latest Leicester City news on LeicestershireLive’s Leicester City Facebook page! Get LeicestershireLIVE Premium now for just £1 HERE. You can also join our WhatsApp Community by clicking HERE City made four changes at the break and dominated the second half. Alves doubled their lead after a brilliant passing spell before Opoku made it 3-0 from close range. Lorenz Hutchinson, Sammy Braybrooke and Mavididi all had chances to get themselves on the scoresheet, only to be denied by the trialist goalkeeper. It completes a successful week of City’s preparations after wins over Northampton and Bristol Rovers. Martin’s men will now travel to Spain for a warm weather training camp and two more friendlies.. Jakub Stolarczyk Forced into two comfortable saves in the first half and stayed focused as the play happened in front of him. More signs of him becoming comfortable on the ball, which is a good sign. Another fine performance by the right-back against better opposition. Got forward more, driving into the danger area from out wide and created Otchere's goal. Defended well and won his duels. Was pleased to see him come to Otchere's defence when the striker was involved in some sort of confrontation. Whatever the Italian did, Curtis Tilt was fuming with him at half-time. Read danger incredibly well on the halfway line. Nelson isn't playing like a player who is looking for a move, despite reports suggesting otherwise. Captain for the first half. One of the best things about Thomas' performances so far has been his attacking threat and confidence levels. In the second half, he came inside more and made several darting runs. Levels above once again, in comparison to his opponents. Kept his passes simple and linked-up well with Sammy Braybrooke and Louis Page. Pinched the ball in the middle of the pitch a number of times to kickstart attacks. Sammy Braybrooke Spoke in midweek about adapting to the No.8 position and against Burton, he looked like he was doing that rather well. Got into dangerous positions in the first 45 and should have scored in the second half. Used skill and flair to get out of tight spaces inside Burton's half. Made several runs down the channels and was unlucky not to latch on to some of the balls attempted. Growing in confidence. Missing in the first half hour but got better as the game went on. Bagged a confidence booster in the second half after appearing more dangerous after the break. Could be a problem for League One defenders this season. Stephy Mavididi His best performance of pre-season so far. Knew when to run at his man and when to pass inside. Unlucky not to score on a number of occasions but, unlike last season, didn't drop his head. Kirsten Otchere Two goals in two games for the academy striker, albeit with a touch of fortune. Put himself about and seem to make experienced defender Curtis Tilt angry about something. Had the last laugh with his goal. Didn't have to do anything, there was one time when he took the meaning of playing out from the back to literal and found himself near the corner flag. Waited for the press before releasing the ball. Improving week by week. Took the captain's armband off Luke Thomas when he came off, which for a 20-year-old is impressive. Hamza Choudhury Once again played in the No.8 role and did it well. Carries the ball with confidence and his defensive background helps him massively when making decisions. Very vocal for the younger players. Can't be doing any more. Now has two goals in two games and this one was better than Tuesday night. He took the ball incredibly well from Carr, turned the defender and slotted home. Literally had no defending to do. Noticed him constantly encouraging Neale, Ali and Joseph. Made a crucial challenge to deny Burton late on. Tom Wilson-Brown Left-sided centre-back alongside Faes and had little to do. Got his passes spot on when afford time. First outing for him at left-back and he did himself no harm. Got forward down the left and linked well with Hutchinson. Another impressive outing for the winger. Beat the left-back a number of times. His pace is electric and he somehow kept the ball on the byline for Opoku's goal. Replaced Skipp as the six and despite his small build, he shielded the ball very well under pressure. Very impressive performance. Didn't see much of the ball with City looking more dangerous down the right. Played more centrally than normal and held himself well when pressured. Lorenz Hutchinson Nearly got his first goal of the summer when he ran onto a through ball down the left. Nice for him to get some minutes. Sprayed one pass out to Hutchinson and received a massive cheer from supporters. Leicester City were fantastic against Burton on Saturday and it will be a real confidence booster for Russell Martin and his players. A reminder that the Brewers are in City's league this season. Throughout both halves, the Foxes were dominant, kept possession and looked dangerous when going forward. After three weeks under the new boss, the players are playing with a clear idea of how Martin wants his players to play. The combinations and link-up play was there for all to see at the Pirelli Stadium. In the second half, albeit against Burton's rotated squad, they combined short passes to direct play to rip their opponents apart. Mavididi, Alves, Braybrooke, Choudhury, Page and Skipp seem to all be getting to grips of what's expected. Even Tommy Neale, Carr, Aluko and Joseph appear to know what to do in positions. So far, it's been a perfect pre-season. Plenty of work to do but the City boss will have absolutely no complaints so far.