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Jamie Vardy Ends Leicester City Career with 200th Goal in 500th Match

The 38-year-old striker bid farewell to the Foxes after 13 years, scoring in his final game as Leicester prepares for life in the Championship.

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 Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
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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 REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Ipswich Town - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - May 18, 2025   Leicester City's Jamie Vardy scores their first goal REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Overview

  • Jamie Vardy scored his 200th goal for Leicester City during his 500th and final appearance for the club in a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town.
  • The match marked the end of Vardy's 13-year career at Leicester, where he rose from non-league football to become one of the club's greatest-ever players.
  • Vardy celebrated his goal by pulling out the corner flag and raising it aloft before being substituted in the 80th minute to a guard of honour from teammates.
  • Despite scoring nine goals this season, Vardy was unable to prevent Leicester's relegation to the Championship after a challenging campaign.
  • While Vardy's next destination remains undecided, he has expressed a strong preference to continue playing in the Premier League.