Jamie Vardy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jamie Vardy. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jamie Vardy is an English professional footballer, renowned as a striker and captain for Leicester City. Celebrated for his exceptional pace, longevity in the sport, strategic positioning, and clinical finishing abilities, Vardy is a key player for his club. His skills and leadership make him a prominent figure in professional football.

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1931: Jimmy Dunne's Record

In November 2015, Jamie Vardy was chasing Jimmy Dunne's English top-flight record of 12 consecutive scoring matches set for Sheffield United in the 1931–32 season. Jamie Vardy matched Van Nistelrooy's record of consecutive Premier League matches with a goal, opening a 3–0 win over Newcastle United on 21 November. A week later, against Manchester United, he scored again to claim the record for himself. His run ended on 5 December when he did not score in a 3–0 win at Swansea City.

2000: Tim Flowers Last Leicester Player to Win Premier League Player of the Month

In October 2015, Jamie Vardy was named the Premier League Player of the Month, the first Leicester player to be given the accolade since goalkeeper Tim Flowers in 2000.

2002: Van Nistelrooy's Premier League record

On 31 October, Vardy scored in his eighth league match in a row, and became only the third player ever to do so in the Premier League after Ruud van Nistelrooy (twice) and Daniel Sturridge, in a 3–2 win over West Bromwich Albion. Vardy became the first player in the Premier League to score in nine consecutive matches in a single season, as Van Nistelrooy's 10 matches were at the end of the 2002–03 season and the beginning of the 2003–04 season.

2003: Van Nistelrooy's Premier League record

2008: Wins Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup

In 2008-09, Jamie Vardy helped Stocksbridge Park Steels win the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup and promotion to the Northern Premier League.

2010: Joins FC Halifax Town

In 2010, Jamie Vardy joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club FC Halifax Town. During his debut season, he scored 25 goals and won the club's Players' Player of the Year award.

2011: Secures the Northern Premier League Premier Division title

In the 2010-11 season, Jamie Vardy finished as FC Halifax Town's top goalscorer with 25 goals from 37 appearances and was voted the Player's Player of the Season, helping to secure the Northern Premier League Premier Division title. Vardy also started the 2011-12 season with Halifax and scored three goals in the opening four matches of the season.

2014: Wins Championship with Leicester City

In 2014, Jamie Vardy helped Leicester City win the Championship, marking a significant achievement in his career with the club.

April 2015: Nominated for Premier League Player of the Month

In April 2015, Jamie Vardy was nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award after impressive form throughout the month, including a winning goal against Burnley on April 25. Vardy also scored a 90th-minute winning goal in Leicester's 3–2 victory away to West Bromwich Albion on April 11.

October 2015: Named Premier League Player of the Month

In October 2015, Jamie Vardy was named the Premier League Player of the Month after scoring in seven consecutive Premier League matches. He became the first Leicester player to receive the award since Tim Flowers in 2000.

2015: PFA Team of the Year Selection

In 2015-16, Jamie Vardy was one of four Leicester players named in the PFA Team of the Year.

2015: Breaks Premier League Scoring Record

In the 2015-16 Premier League season, Jamie Vardy scored in eleven consecutive Premier League matches, breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy's record.

2016: FWA Footballer of the Year and Premier League Player of the Season

For the 2015–16 season, Jamie Vardy was named the FWA Footballer of the Year and the 2016 Barclays Premier League Player of the Season.

March 2019: 100th goal for Leicester

In March 2019, Jamie Vardy scored his 100th goal for Leicester, achieving this milestone with two goals in a 3–1 home win over Fulham.

April 2019: Scored 100 league goals for Leicester

In April 2019, Jamie Vardy scored two goals in a 3–0 home victory against Arsenal, bringing his total league goals for Leicester to 100.

October 2019: Hat-trick against Southampton

In October 2019, Jamie Vardy scored a hat-trick in a 9–0 away win against Southampton, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2019: Wins Premier League Golden Boot

In the 2019–20 season, Jamie Vardy won the Premier League Golden Boot, becoming the oldest player to win the award.

July 2020: 100th Premier League Goal

On July 4, 2020, Jamie Vardy scored his 100th and 101st goal in the Premier League during a 3–0 victory over Crystal Palace. He became the first Leicester player to reach this milestone and the 29th overall in Premier League history.

2020: Recognition as One of the Best Strikers

In 2020, Jamie Vardy was listed by FourFourTwo as one of the best strikers in world football, acknowledging his elite finishing ability, speed, and positional awareness.

May 2021: FA Cup Win

In May 2021, Jamie Vardy started in the 2021 FA Cup final as Leicester defeated Chelsea 1-0, marking the club's first-ever FA Cup win. Vardy became the first player to play in every round of the competition, including the preliminary stages.

April 2024: EFL Championship Title

In April 2024, Jamie Vardy netted twice in a 3-0 away victory against Preston, securing the 2023-24 EFL Championship title for Leicester City and ensuring their return to the Premier League.