Jamie Vardy Sets New Benchmark as First Englishman Named Serie A Player of the Month

Key Takeaways:

• Jamie Vardy became the first English footballer to claim the Serie A Player of the Month accolade for his performances in November
• Vardy secured the award over competitors including Maignan (Milan), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Neres (Napoli), Ostigard (Genoa), and Zaniolo (Udinese)
• Lega Serie A utilised advanced analytics, integrating Hawk-Eye tracking data and fan voting to determine November’s standout performer

Vardy Honoured as Serie A’s Best for November

Jamie Vardy, currently representing Cremonese, has been officially awarded the Serie A Player of the Month trophy for November, making history as the first Englishman to secure this distinction.

Vardy’s recognition as the league’s top performer capped a remarkable month, with his selection based on both online fan voting and a detailed set of individual statistical metrics. His achievements saw him selected ahead of a shortlist of notable names, including Mike Maignan (Milan), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), David Neres (Napoli), Leo Ostigard (Genoa), and Nicolo Zaniolo (Udinese).

Back to scoring ways 🔥@vardy7 is November's @SerieA Player of the Month!#FC26 pic.twitter.com/Q5tjNNWR4k

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Statement from Lega Serie A and Cremonese’s Summer Acquisition

Lega Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo commented: “Jamie Vardy is truly a player from another era. One of those talents who, with their history, their achievements and the indomitable spirit with which they live every match, best express the romance of football. His arrival at Cremonese, who were quick to seize the opportunity this summer, was greeted with great enthusiasm by all Serie A fans, and Vardy is repaying them with top-level performances, innate leadership and important goals, the result of the competitive spirit and shooting skills that have always distinguished him”.