Jamie Vardy Wins Serie A Player of the Month

Jamie Vardy, the 38-year-old English striker for Cremonese, has become the first Englishman to win Serie A's Player of the Month award since its inception in 2019, earning the honor for his November performances.

The award, sponsored by EA Sports FC, was announced on December 11, 2025, and determined through a combination of online fan votes and advanced statistical analysis. Officials from Lega Serie A explained that the selection process involved evaluating six nominees using data from Kama Sport, derived from HawkEye tracking systems. This method assesses not only goals and technical actions but also positional data, such as off-ball movement, decision-making, and contributions to team efficiency.

Vardy edged out a strong field that included AC Milan's Mike Maignan, Inter's Lautaro Martinez, Napoli's David Neres, Genoa's Leo Ostigard, and Udinese's Nicolo Zaniolo. Despite Cremonese dropping all three league matches in November, Vardy's impact stood out. He scored his sole goal of the month in a 2-1 defeat to Juventus, demonstrating his clinical finishing with just 10 shots across 10 Serie A appearances this season. Overall, the forward has netted four goals in those games,...