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Jamie Vardy Ends Leicester Career with 200th Goal in 500th Game

The 38-year-old striker bid farewell with an emotional final home match, as Leicester City defeated Ipswich Town 2-0 before preparing for life in the Championship.

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Ipswich Town - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 18, 2025 Leicester City fans display a banner for Leicester City's Jamie Vardy after playing his last match for Leicester City Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Ipswich Town - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 18, 2025 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their first goal and his 200th for Leicester City Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS.. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Ipswich Town - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 18, 2025 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy with his family during the lap of appreciation after playing his last match for Leicester City REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Overview

  • Jamie Vardy scored his 200th goal for Leicester City during his 500th and final appearance for the club, marking the end of his 13-year tenure.
  • Leicester City secured a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town in their last home game of the Premier League season, with Kasey McAteer adding the second goal.
  • Vardy was substituted in the 80th minute to a guard of honour from teammates and a standing ovation from fans waving 'Thank You Vards' flags.
  • The striker, who joined Leicester from non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012, played a pivotal role in the club's Premier League title win in 2016 and FA Cup triumph in 2021.
  • Vardy has expressed his intention to continue playing at the top level and is exploring new opportunities after Leicester's relegation to the Championship.