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Jamie Vardy Scores 200th Goal in Farewell Leicester Appearance

The 38-year-old striker marked his 500th and final match for Leicester City with a goal against Ipswich, closing a 13-year tenure as the club's all-time great.

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
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
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 Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

Overview

  • Jamie Vardy scored in the 28th minute of Leicester City's match against Ipswich, securing his 200th goal for the club in his farewell appearance.
  • The match marked Vardy's 500th game for Leicester, capping a 13-year career that began with his signing from non-league Fleetwood Town in 2012.
  • Vardy is celebrated for leading Leicester to their improbable 2016 Premier League title, where he set a record by scoring in 11 consecutive matches.
  • Leicester City hailed Vardy as their 'greatest ever' player for his contributions, which include winning the Premier League Golden Boot in 2019-20 and the FA Cup in 2021.
  • While Vardy has expressed confidence in continuing to play at the highest level, his next club has not yet been announced.