From non-league forward to Premier League title winner, Jamie Vardy’s Leicester City career is the stuff of football fairytales. Few could have envisaged, when he joined the club in 2012, the phenomenal effect he would have, not only at Leicester, but on English football as a whole.
Early Days at Leicester (2012–2014)
In May 2012, Jamie Vardy set the record for the most expensive non-league player when Leicester City signed him from Fleetwood Town for £1 million. Leicester were in the Championship at the time, and Vardy had just finished a 31-goal campaign in the Conference Premier (now National League). Most doubted he could make it.
His initial season (2012–13) was not an easy one. Vardy found it challenging to get into form and confidence, managing only four league goals. He even thought of giving up football altogether, but the club remained with him, as did manager Nigel Pearson. That choice would turn out to be huge.
In the 2013–14 season, Vardy paid back that trust. He was the driving force behind Leicester’s quest for promotion, netting 16 goals and assisting the club to Championship title victory. Leicester were promoted back to the Premier League after ten years, and Vardy had earned his place.
Breaking Through in the Premier League (2014–2015)
Most people anticipated that Leicester would return directly to the Championship, but the Foxes had other plans. During the 2014–15 season, Vardy was the center of attention in one of the most memorable games of the year, Leicester’s 5-3 victory over Manchester United, where he scored once and assisted four goals.
That year, Leicester pulled off a miraculous escape from relegation, securing seven wins from their last nine games. Vardy’s speed, aggressiveness, and tireless work rate were crucial to the club’s survival.
The Title-Winning Miracle Season (2015–2016)
This is the season that made Jamie Vardy a legend.
Under Claudio Ranieri, Leicester City bucked all expectations to win the Premier League title — a 5000/1 miracle. Vardy was relentless, scoring 24 goals in the league and setting a Premier League record for scoring in 11 games consecutively. That sequence saw him score against the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
He wasn’t simply scoring tap-ins alone; his goals were every bit as fast, forceful, and accurate. His displays earned him the FWA Footballer of the Year award and selection for England’s Euro 2016 team.
Extended Success and European Nights (2016–2020)
Although Leicester were unable to repeat their title triumph, Vardy remained the club’s inspiration. During the 2016–17 season, he made key contributions in the Champions League, guiding Leicester to the quarter-finals. A remarkable feat for a club that had been in the Premier League just eight years earlier.
In the 2019–20 campaign, Vardy collected the Premier League Golden Boot, becoming the league’s leading scorer with 23 goals as a 33-year-old. He became the oldest footballer to collect the award and showed no signs of slowing down.
FA Cup Glory and Leadership (2020–2022)
Vardy assisted Leicester City to their first-ever FA Cup in 2021. Although he didn’t find the net in the final, his leadership and presence were instrumental all through the season. The 1-0 win over Chelsea at Wembley was another milestone in the club’s history, and Vardy became the first player in history to have played in every round of the FA Cup, from the initial rounds with Stocksbridge Park Steels to winning the trophy at Wembley.
Off the field, Vardy had emerged as a leader, guiding younger players and setting an example through his professionalism, while remaining loyal despite approaches from bigger teams.
During the 2023–24 Championship campaign, Vardy demonstrated that he still had a lot to give, scoring crucial goals and assisting Leicester in earning promotion back into the Premier League. He agreed on a one-year contract extension in June 2024, renewing his commitment to the club.
Farewell Vardy 2025
Thank you, Jamie. For the glory. For the story.
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 24, 2025
For everything.
Goodbye to the GOAT 💙 pic.twitter.com/ACat6MQlug
As Leicester City has already been relegated once again to the Championship of English Football, Jamie Vardy has decided not to remain with the club and will be looking to move to a new team where he can earn a good salary, as only 2-3 years remain for him to play football in the top divisions.
Vardy will likely go to either the MLS (Major League Soccer) or the Saudi Pro League for the 2025/26 season.
Jamie Vardy’s Stats at Leicester City
Goodbye to the GOAT 🐐 pic.twitter.com/romej28Kbr
— Leicester City (@LCFC) April 24, 2025
| Matches | Goals | Assists | Titles Won |
| 496 | 198 | 69 | 1x Premier League, 1x English FA Cup, 1x English Super Cup and Two English Championship Title. |
Major honours:
Premier League title (2015–16)
FA Cup (2020–21)
Community Shield (2021)
Premier League Golden Boot (2019–20)
Jamie Vardy is not only a superb striker — he’s the epitome of Leicester’s rise, resilience, and faith. He went against all odds at each step of his career, silencing doubters and proving believers. It is a tale of loyalty, graft, and the magic of football dreams fulfilled.
When he finally does retire and hang up his boots, there is no question he will be remembered as one of Leicester City’s all-time greats, and quite possibly the greatest.
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