Playing for 500 games! Vardy ushered in a farewell game for Leicester City, and scored 200 goals in individual Blue Foxes

According to the official website of the Premier League on May 18, Leicester City striker Vardy will usher in his 500th game on Sunday, which has been 13 years since he signed with the team.

Leicester City plans to hold a special farewell ceremony for Valdi at the Royal Stadium this Sunday, and the legendary striker hopes to end his brilliant career at the club with a fairy tale ending. This will be Vardy's 500th and final home game for the Foxes, and he hopes to score his 200th goal in the game, which marks the 13th anniversary of his signing.

The 38-year-old veteran announced last month that he would leave after the end of the season, and the club then confirmed that his last game would be against Ipswich at home, rather than away against Bournemouth on the final day of the season. So, Vardy will end his career at Leicester City this weekend. At that time, teammates in the 2015/16 season winning team will return to the court to pay tribute to him before the kickoff. Fans will also express their respect to the captain through a show before the game.

Valdi is considered one of the most valuable signings in the Premier League, and his transfer fee was only £1 million when he joined Leicester City from Fleetwood Town in 2012. He has scored 199 goals for Leicester City so far, including 143 Premier League goals, 24 of which were scored in that memorable championship season. During the period from August to November 2015, Vardy set a record of 11 consecutive goals in a row, breaking the previous record of 10 consecutive goals held by Manchester United player Fanny. Vardy also helped Leicester City win the FA Cup in 2021, an inspirational example of reaching the peak step by step from the non-professional league.

In 2010, 22-year-old Valdy was spotted by scouts at Stockbridge Park Steels and then transferred to Halifax Town and helped Fleetwood advance to the 1st League. In the 2019/20 season, Vardy scored his 100th Premier League goal and became the oldest Premier League Golden Boot winner at the age of 33, which scored 23 goals in the league that season. During his time at Leicester City, Vardy surpassed Arsenal legend Ian Wright and became the player with the most goals in the Premier League after he was 30 years old.

Valdi's 143 Premier League goals at Leicester City put him second only to Harry Kane (Spurs, 213 goals), Aguero (Manchester City, 184 goals) and Henry (Arsenal, 175 goals) in the single club scorer list. Vardy has played 26 times for England and scored 7 goals. He also participated in the 2016 European Cup and the 2018 World Cup.

While Sunday's farewell game will undoubtedly make Vardy, his family and Leicester City fans feel sad, Valdy himself is not sure how he will express his emotions: "If you ask anyone, I'm not an easily moved person, but when you've been in a place for so long, it's time to say goodbye, you never know what your reaction will be. This club always occupies an important position in my heart. It's like my family. The fans accepted me, regarded me as one of them, and have supported us for the years I've been here. I'll be very sad, but good things will always end."

Leicester City coach Van Nisstruy said that the club is on the top and bottom It is Vardy's teammates who hope he can finish the club with his 200th goal: "The players all want to help him, we all want to say the best goodbye to him, and of course, there is nothing better than winning and making him score. I can feel the strong desire of the players, staff and fans. He has performed well in 13 seasons, approaching 500 games and 200 goals, which says it all. His demands, his lifestyle around football, and his performance are admirable. Look at the trophys and personal achievements he has won, he is a great player."

Leicester City will celebrate Valdy's legendary career on Sunday, and many of his former teammates will also be present to welcome him on the court for the last time. The club will issue special commemorative flags to fans before the game begins and plans to conduct a large display event. Club officials have called on fans to take the seat as soon as possible to ensure the striker gets the farewell he deserves.

Leicester City wrote on its official website: "We thank you for helping us in advance to send our due farewell to one of the greatest players in history."