Vardy: I Will Not Repeat the Crazy Journey Again
Jamie Vardy spoke candidly about his extraordinary career, asserting that although he is proud of everything he has achieved, he "would not agree to go through the same journey again" due to its immense difficulty.
The English striker recalled his humble beginnings when he worked in a factory making walking aids before becoming one of the top stars in the English Premier League, considering that what happened to him "is unlikely to be repeated in football."
Vardy, who continues to play at the age of 39 with Cremonese in the Italian league, explained that his late arrival to the spotlight did not mean he actually started late, as he has been "playing football since he was five years old." He also emphasized his desire to continue on the field until his body feels it can no longer perform, affirming that his passion for the game remains despite his advancing age.
Vardy reminisced about the historic Premier League title win in the 2015-2016 season with Leicester City, noting that the bond between the team members remains strong to this day through a WhatsApp group that keeps them connected.
He also praised the significant role played by coach Nigel Pearson in building team spirit, considering that the foundations he laid were a major reason for the subsequent historic achievement under Claudio Ranieri's leadership.
The English striker admitted that his life has not been free from crises and controversy, both on and off the field, but he emphasized that the psychological support within the club and from his close friends helped him overcome difficult times.
He completely dismissed the idea of entering the world of coaching after retirement, explaining that he does not like the lifestyle that coaches lead and prefers to handle his life "day by day" without long-term future planning.
The English striker recalled his humble beginnings when he worked in a factory making walking aids before becoming one of the top stars in the English Premier League, considering that what happened to him "is unlikely to be repeated in football."
Vardy, who continues to play at the age of 39 with Cremonese in the Italian league, explained that his late arrival to the spotlight did not mean he actually started late, as he has been "playing football since he was five years old." He also emphasized his desire to continue on the field until his body feels it can no longer perform, affirming that his passion for the game remains despite his advancing age.
Vardy reminisced about the historic Premier League title win in the 2015-2016 season with Leicester City, noting that the bond between the team members remains strong to this day through a WhatsApp group that keeps them connected.
He also praised the significant role played by coach Nigel Pearson in building team spirit, considering that the foundations he laid were a major reason for the subsequent historic achievement under Claudio Ranieri's leadership.
The English striker admitted that his life has not been free from crises and controversy, both on and off the field, but he emphasized that the psychological support within the club and from his close friends helped him overcome difficult times.
He completely dismissed the idea of entering the world of coaching after retirement, explaining that he does not like the lifestyle that coaches lead and prefers to handle his life "day by day" without long-term future planning.