Red Bull. Literally I get out of bed, get the kids up and downstairs, get their breakfast sorted and then I’m straight into the Red Bull.” This routine has been a part of his life for years, although he acknowledged that he may have cut back on the caffeine consumption since joining Cremonese.
Italian fans, who are generally aware of the peculiar eating habits associated with British footballers, see Vardy’s diet as a fun and entertaining aspect of his character. “His unusual diets and habits — the drinking of Red Bulls and all that — add to his persona,” noted Nima Tavallaey Roodsari, an Italian football journalist who co-hosts The Italian Football Podcast.
Ageless Striker in Serie A
Vardy’s performance at Cremonese has been met with mixed expectations. While he is not considered a top-level threat for the Champions League or Europa League, his directness and explosive acceleration can still contribute to the team’s counterattacking style. “He offers a threat behind the backline, and Cremonese play a counterattacking style,” explained Roodsari.
Despite being in his late 30s, Vardy is not seen as an anomaly by Italian fans. His 19-year career path, marked by stints at various clubs before his breakthrough with Leicester City, has made him a cult hero in the football world. “Jamie has achieved so much through hard work,” Tavallaey Roodsari observed. “People respect that.” Vardy’s goal in Serie A further cements his legacy as an ageless striker who continues to prove doubters wrong.
Goals and Fitness Concerns
For the upcoming 2025-26 season, expectations are set for Vardy. “Considering how Cremonese play — a counterattacking side, defensively solid, attacking the space behind the opposition — if he can stay fit and be a super sub or start a few games, I think he could score anywhere between five and ten goals,” predicted Tavallaey Roodsari.
The key to Vardy’s success at Cremonese will lie in his ability to maintain fitness. With international breaks providing relief from the regular match schedule, Cremonese are focusing on keeping their veteran striker healthy. “If he can stay fit, I can see him scoring double digits, absolutely,” concluded Tavallaey Roodsari.
As Vardy continues his journey in Serie A, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see how long the 38-year-old striker can maintain his form and contribute to Cremonese’s counterattacking tactics. His arrival has already added spice to Italian football, proving that age is just a number in the world of professional sports.
