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Vardy Hits Milestone: A Double Against Cagliari Lights Up Serie A

9 January 2026

Vardy Hits Milestone: A Double Against Cagliari Lights Up Serie A
Jamie Vardy celebrates after scoring twice for Cremonese in the 2-2 draw with Cagliari.

Vardy's Record Night for Cremonese

In a Serie A clash between Cremonese and Cagliari, English striker Jamie Vardy delivered a standout performance, helping his side earn a 2-2 draw in round 19.

Vardy opened the scoring and added a second, continuing his strong form since arriving in Italy in the summer. The 37-year-old forward is proving that a late-career renaissance is possible when you still have a nose for goal and reliable boots.

Milestone Feats and Recognition

Opta notes this goal marked his 150th across the five major European leagues, with 116 coming after he turned 30. Since January 2017, among players with a similar tally, only Cristiano Ronaldo has more.

Earlier in November, Vardy was named Serie A Player of the Month for his contributions with Cremonese.

The match also featured a promotional banner from STC TV as football media dives deeper into streaming partnerships.

For Cremonese, the English marksman’s goals underscore the team's current trajectory and their appeal to proven scorers in Italy.

Vardy's brace helped salvage a point in a tense contest, reinforcing the sense that Cremonese is turning heads in Serie A this season.

In summary, the veteran striker continues to deliver in Italy, and the numbers back up the optimism around his continued impact.

Punchline: If goals were a video game, Vardy just unlocked the "Ronaldo Shadow" achievement—tonight the legend found himself a step behind the old rival. Punchline 2: The defenders tried to stop him, but the scoreboard did the shouting anyway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Vardy achieve in the match?

He scored both goals for Cremonese in the 2-2 draw against Cagliari.

How many goals has Vardy scored across the top five European leagues with this tally?

This goal brings his total to 150 across the five major European leagues.

Who has more goals since January 2017 in the post-30 bracket?

Only Cristiano Ronaldo has more in this category since January 2017.

What individual award did Vardy win recently?

He was named Serie A Player of the Month for November.