English footballer who rose from non-league to Premier League stardom, famous for Leicester City's miraculous 2015-16 title win and record goal streak.
Jamie Richard Vardy was born in Sheffield, England in 1987. He was playing for Stocksbridge Park Steels in the eighth tier of English football at 21 — working in a factory producing medical splints. He moved up through the lower leagues at remarkable speed. Sheffield United signed him, then Leicester City for £1 million in 2012. He was central to Leicester's 2016 Premier League title win. He set a Premier League record by scoring in 11 consecutive games in 2015-16. His story — from non-league to Premier League champion — is the most celebrated individual football ascent in English football history.
Leading Leicester City to their miraculous 2015-16 Premier League title
How They Played
Pacey striker known for runs in behind defenses and clinical finishing
Lasting Impact
Symbol of non-league to Premier League success and Leicester's fairy tale triumph
Career Honours
- Premier League (Leicester 2016)
- Premier League Golden Boot 2020
- FA Cup 2021
- FA Community Shield 2021
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge Park Steels | 2003–2007 | — | — | — |
| Leicester City | 2012–2024 | £1m | 485 | 190 |
| Halifax Town | 2007–2010 | — | 37 | 25 |
| Fleetwood Town | 2011–2012 | £150,000 | 36 | 31 |
| FC Halifax Town | 2010–2011 | — | 25 | 13 |
 England | — | — | 26 | 7 |