Netflix shares first-look at Untold: Jamie Vardy, described as “football’s ultimate underdog story”

Netflix has released a preview of its upcoming documentary, Untold: Jamie Vardy, calling it the incredible story of a football player who overcame huge obstacles to succeed. The documentary is the newest addition to Netflix’s sports documentary series and will be available to stream next week.

This film marks a new direction, spotlighting sports stories from the UK. More projects are planned soon, including features on Liverpool’s historic 2005 Champions League victory and the life of Vinnie Jones.

The film about Jamie Vardy follows his incredible journey from an unknown player to a Premier League champion with Leicester City. It highlights his impact as a game-changing and record-breaking striker, and his playful personality, culminating in their unexpected title win in the 2015-16 season.

Jamie Vardy’s story is incredible – going from working in factories and playing amateur football to leading Leicester City from a 5,000-to-1 underdog to win the Premier League. It doesn’t feel like a typical career, but a true footballing miracle, according to the synopsis.

The film includes never-before-seen footage, behind-the-scenes stories, and interviews with Jamie Vardy, his wife Rebekah, and those closest to him – like manager Nigel Pearson and teammates Wes Morgan, Marc Albrighton, Andy King, and Brett Lovell.

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Untold UK: Jamie Vardy tells the incredible true story of how a working-class boy from Sheffield defied expectations to become a record-breaking football star. It’s a classic underdog tale, recounted directly from Vardy’s own experiences.

The new trailer offers a preview of the upcoming film, highlighting the footballer’s successes on the field and the challenges he faced in the public eye, while also giving viewers a sense of who he is as a person.

The Untold series offers a behind-the-scenes look at major moments and figures in football, revealing surprising details and challenging commonly held beliefs.

The book offers honest and revealing stories from people who experienced it firsthand, filled with determination, emotional struggles, humor, and a glimpse into what really happened behind the scenes.

Untold: Jamie Vardy premieres Tuesday, 12 May on Netflix.

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2026-05-08 12:49