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Jamie Vardy – 2016 Leicester City Home Kit

The 2015/16 season was one of the most remarkable underdog stories in football history, as Leicester City shocked the world by winning the Premier League title. Under Claudio Ranieri, the Foxes defied 5000-1 odds to secure their first-ever top-flight championship, with Jamie Vardy playing a crucial role in their success.

🏆 Leicester City’s 2015/16 Season Performance

• Premier League: 🏆 1st place (Champions, 81 points)
• FA Cup: ❌ Eliminated in Third Round (vs. Tottenham)
• EFL Cup: ❌ Eliminated in Fourth Round (vs. Hull City)
• UEFA Competitions: N/A (Did not qualify)

⚽ Jamie Vardy’s Impact

• Premier League Goals: ⚽ 24 goals (2nd highest scorer, behind Harry Kane)
• Assists: 🎯 6 assists
• Record-Breaking Feat: Scored in 11 consecutive Premier League matches, breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record
• Key Performances:
  • Scored in 11 straight games (August–November 2015)
  • Netted a stunning volley vs. Liverpool (2-0 win)
  • Scored twice vs. Sunderland (win that secured the title)

Vardy’s pace, finishing, and relentless work rate were crucial to Leicester’s counter-attacking style. He formed a deadly partnership with Riyad Mahrez and Shinji Okazaki, tormenting defenses throughout the season. His goals helped Leicester go from relegation battlers the previous season to Premier League champions.

🔵 2015/16 Leicester City Squad

Goalkeepers

• Kasper Schmeichel
• Mark Schwarzer

Defenders

• Wes Morgan (Captain)
• Robert Huth
• Christian Fuchs
• Danny Simpson
• Marcin Wasilewski
• Ritchie De Laet
• Yohan Benalouane

Midfielders

• Riyad Mahrez
• N’Golo Kanté
• Danny Drinkwater
• Marc Albrighton
• Andy King
• Nathan Dyer
• Gökhan Inler
• Jeffrey Schlupp

Forwards

• Jamie Vardy
• Shinji Okazaki
• Leonardo Ulloa
• Demarai Gray

Manager

• Claudio Ranieri

🔶 Legacy of Vardy’s 2016 Season

Jamie Vardy went from a non-league footballer to a Premier League champion in just a few years. His relentless spirit, goal-scoring ability, and leadership defined Leicester’s historic title-winning campaign. He later helped them win the FA Cup (2021) and continued as one of the Premier League’s most respected strikers.