In Vardy’s face – how to become a top level striker

Let me tell you a story about a boy, who was born in Sheffield and who has always wanted to become a professional footballer. His name is Jamie Richard Vardy. Jamie started his development in the Sheffield Wednesday’s academy, but was released at the age of 16, because was set to has no prospects in football.

Then, Vardy joined Stocksbridge Park Steels, where he scored 66 goals in 107 matches in The Northern Premier League Division One. He continued to be a semi-professional footballer after joining Halifax and then playing for Fleetwood. Before turning professional, Jamie Vardy worked as a technician, making medical splints. Vardy made a big impression for the first time in 2011/12 campaign when he scored 3 goals in 6 games for Fleetwood in The FA Cup.

Eventually Leicester City signed the striker and he became an essential part of The Foxes’ first team. Now, at the age of 28, Vardy is the current top goal-scorer in The English Premier League and has recently received his first international call-up. In the last round of the Premiership, Vardy scored against Newcastle and equalised van Nistelrooy’s record of scoring in 10 consecutive league matches.

Now, Leicester City’s clinical striker Jamie Vardy is observed by all the major European clubs. His speed and finishing skills makes me compare him to Michael Owen, who also was taking advantage of his sprint speed. I hope Vardy won’t make the same mistake, Owen did, replacing the Premiership with Primera Division. The question is can Vardy help his current team reach historical participation in The Champions League? Only the time can answer to this question. If he preserves himself of injuries and keep scoring, there is a big chance of achieving such thing.

The most important thing in his character is that except for his qualities on the pitch, he has a very good confidence. In addition, he has intended a clause in his contract with Leicester that includes bonuses if he is invited in the English national squad.

If Jamie Vardy continue showing such a performance, he will surely be called up in the English squad for UEFA Euro 2016 in France, which will be great for his further career. But we shouldn’t underestimate his teammates’ efforts, because primarily this is a team sport and Vardy is shinning that bright because of his understanding with the other Leicester City’s players. Unfortunately, he had to wait until the age of 26 to take part in his first Premier League match, but it is better late than never.

At both ends, Jamie Vardy is undoubtedly a very talented striker and if he keeps scoring and playing on top level, he can become a world-class attacker. Now, everyone is going to follow his development. We wish him all the best!