Vardy refuses to age.

Jamie Vardy's goal, which put Cremonese 2-2 up in the 2-2 draw against Cagliari on the morning of January 9th, helped him reach the milestone of 150 goals in the top 5 European leagues, with 116 of those goals coming after the age of 30.

Jamie Vardy has scored 5 goals in Serie A in the 2025/26 season.

When Cremonese needed a moment of brilliance against Cagliari in Serie A's 19th round, Jamie Vardy appeared. Not flashy, not ostentatious, just a clean finish after escaping his marker. But behind that goal lay a milestone that took all of Europe by storm: 150 goals in the top five European leagues.

Opta immediately released statistics: 116 of those 150 goals were scored since Vardy turned 30. That means nearly 77% of his peak career occurred during a period when most strikers begin to slow down. Since January 2017, among the players who have scored as many goals as Vardy in the top 5 European leagues, only Cristiano Ronaldo is older than him.

Vardy is not the type of striker forged in a top academy. He comes from lower-league pitches, where every sprint is a fight for survival.

Perhaps it is this very foundation that has helped Vardy maintain his peak performance for so long. He doesn't need to hold onto the ball excessively, nor does he need flashy moves. What Vardy has retained over the years is his ability to read the game and make decisions in those brief moments between the two central defenders.

Serie A is notoriously tough on older strikers. The dense defense and tight tempo leave no room for slower players.

However, at Cremonese, a team not considered a top contender, Vardy still scored regularly. He no longer had the same burst of speed as ten years ago, but he chose his positions more intelligently, touched the ball less, and finished faster.

The goal against Cagliari therefore meant more than just a point. It was proof of an unusual journey in modern football: the pinnacle isn't found in youth, but in adaptation. With 150 goals in the top five European leagues, mostly after the age of 30, Jamie Vardy is reminding everyone that he has no intention of stepping out of the spotlight.

Source: https://znews.vn/vardy-khong-chiu-gia-post1618193.html