Jamie Vardy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 13, 2026

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 for his prolific goal-scoring record and remarkable rise from non-league football to the Premier League. He primarily plays as a striker. Vardy played for Premier League club Leicester City. His explosive pace, clinical finishing, and relentless work ethic have made him a formidable force in attack. He played for Serie A club Cremonese.

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1931: English Top-Flight Record

Jimmy Dunne set the English top-flight record of 12 consecutive scoring matches for Sheffield United in the 1931–32 season.

2002: Premier League scoring record

In 2002-03, Ruud van Nistelrooy held the Premier League record for scoring in consecutive matches.

2003: Premier League scoring record

In 2003-04, Ruud van Nistelrooy held the Premier League record for scoring in consecutive matches.

2008: Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup

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

2011: Northern Premier League Premier Division Title

In the 2010-11 season, Jamie Vardy's goals helped secure the Northern Premier League Premier Division title for FC Halifax Town.

May 2012: Signing Date

Jamie Vardy's final game for Leicester was on May 18, 2025 against Ipswich Town, marking the 13th anniversary of his signing date with the club, May 18, 2012.

2014: Leicester City wins Championship

In 2014, Jamie Vardy helped Leicester City win the Championship.

April 2015: Nomination 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 performances.

October 2015: Vardy Named Premier League Player of the Month

In October 2015, Jamie Vardy was named Premier League Player of the Month after scoring in seven consecutive Premier League matches. He also became only the third player to achieve 8 consecutive matches in the Premier League after Ruud van Nistelrooy and Daniel Sturridge.

2015: Vardy Named to PFA Team of the Year

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

2015: Premier League Season: Vardy breaks record

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

2016: Vardy Named FWA Footballer of the Year

In the 2015-16 season, Jamie Vardy was named the FWA Footballer of the Year and the Premier League Player of the Season.

2019: Vardy 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.

May 2021: Won the FA Cup final against Chelsea

On May 15, 2021, Jamie Vardy started in the 2021 FA Cup final as Leicester City defeated Chelsea 1–0, marking the first time the club had ever won the Cup. Vardy became the first player to play in every round of the competition, including the preliminary stages.

2021: Vardy wins FA Cup and FA Community Shield

In 2021, Jamie Vardy won the FA Cup and FA Community Shield with Leicester City.

April 2024: Scored twice against Preston

On April 29, 2024, Jamie Vardy scored two goals in a 3-0 away victory against Preston, securing the title for Leicester City and their immediate return to the Premier League.

2024: EFL Championship Win

In 2024, Jamie Vardy, as captain, led Leicester City to promotion by winning the EFL Championship.

May 2025: Vardy's Final Match with Leicester City

In May 2025, Jamie Vardy played his final match with Leicester City after 13 years, scoring a total of 200 goals in 500 appearances for the club.

May 2025: Final game for Leicester

On May 18, 2025, Jamie Vardy played his last game for Leicester against Ipswich Town, which was also his 500th game for the club and the 13th anniversary of his signing. He scored his 200th goal for Leicester in the 28th minute, before being subbed off to a standing ovation in the 80th minute. The team secured a 2-0 victory.