Most recently, Leicester managed to win the Premier League, bypassing more prestigious teams. A huge contribution to the trophy was made by striker Jamie Vardi. The guy became famous throughout the world, scoring in almost every match. Despite his 29 years, the football player amazed fans and coaches with his speed and technique. England's mentor even invited Jamie to the national team, where he also excelled from the best side. Where did Vardi Jamie come from, Arsenal from London for whom he was offering good money?
Biography
Jamie was born on January 11, 1987. The birthplace was Sheffield, which is known for its emphasis on local residents.
Childhood and youth
Jamie Vardi spent all his childhood on the streets of his hometown. Here he received an iron hardening and a nasty character, which later impeded him greatly. The boy was assertive and dreamed of becoming an athlete. He was fond of football and played only in attack. He studied at the Sheffield Wensday School, but at the age of 16 he was expelled due to low growth and disputes with coaches. The mentor did reach a verdict - there is no talent.
No football
After “Sheffield” Jamie Vardi, whose biography talks about the formation of a star, for about a year did not engage in football. He spent most of his time in a local pub, where he often found himself in unpleasant situations. Once, for participating in a fight, he was jailed. After the brawl, I had to wear an electronic bracelet for a while, which tracked its location.
As a rule, many players after such a recession no longer return to the big sport. Jamie Vardi did not break. The young man did not want to go to work in the factory, but decided to do what he knows best - to play football. Many trainers did not see the talent in Jamie, but he had a dream. To get back to the “Sheffield”, which at that time shone in England, the player did not work. Having left attempts, he goes to play in the eighth division.
Stokesbridge
Three seasons, football player Jamie Vardi stubbornly fought for a place at the base. He gave all the best in training, and then ran home running. There was still a bracelet on his hand, which would notify the police in case of curfew violation . League games took place on the weekend, the rest of the days, Jamie worked at a local factory.
In “Stokesbridge” the attacker spent 3 seasons and managed to hammer 66 goals. Then Jamie received an offer to leave Sheffield and move to the Halifax club.
Next stage
Halifax played in the same league as the Stokesbridge. However, Vardi's salary has risen. Here, the footballer has become more significant for management and partners. In the yard was 2010. Jamie, along with the team managed to rise to the 6th division and at the same time became the top scorer.
Cool game attracted the attention of the team from the fifth division - “Fleetwood”. Everything was much more serious here. Players who dreamed of becoming stars began their journey in this division. Jamie was not lost in Fleetwood either. Having scored more than thirty goals, he attracted the attention of the teams of the second league. It was already a success for the Sheffield guy.
Leicester
Today's famous Leicester bought Vardi for one million pounds. The new acquisition is very sluggish beginning of the season. Fans booed Jamie, who could not adapt to the speed of the second most powerful league in England. The leadership of the team also began to doubt the player. It was hard for Vardy to get used to the increased loads at Leicester. The club spent the season 2014/2015 in the first division, but took only 14th place.
The next season the team began in the Premier League. The first match was successful both for the club and for Vardi. “Leicester” defeated “Manchester United” with a score of 5: 3, and the striker participated in all goals. The season 2015/2016 turned out to be especially successful for Vardi. The player managed to score in 11 games in a row. For 36 matches, he accumulated 24 goals and made 8 assists. Together with the “foxes” he won the championship of England. Jamie with the team gave unforgettable feelings not only to fans of the club, but also to all football fans.
So, a simple guy who was about to finish his career a couple of years ago became the most recognizable player of the last season. In early 2016, the player extended the contract with “Leicester” until 2019, despite the fact that many famous clubs were interested in the striker.
V9 academy
Jamie Vardi recently opened a football academy called V9 Academy. The main goal of the Academy was young talents from the lower leagues. Jamie wants to give the chance to footballers from the bottom to play in the top teams. Moreover, not only the British can get into the academy.