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Jamie Vardy

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Carroll Shelby (Texas, USA, 1923) Legendary designer of sports cars and pilot. His most important creations and contributions, the Shelby Mustang and GT40.

Gerson de Oliveira Nunes (Niteroi, RJ, Brazil, 1941) Footballer. Champion with Brazil in Mexico 70. Member of the 'Cobras' the five '10' of the canarinha with Pele, Rivellino, Tostao and Jairzinho.

Bryan Robson (Chester-le-street, England, 1957) Legendary captain of Manchester United and the English national team.

Richmond Webb (Dallas, Texas, USA, 1967) Offensive tackle from Miami and Cincinnati. Seven times Pro Bowl.

Emile Heskey (Leicester, England, 1978) Striker who has been in the English League for 19 years and was part of the English team.

Adrian Sutil (Starnberg, Germany, 1983) Pilot with 128 GP's in F1.

Jamie Vardy (Sheffield, England, 1987) Nearly anonymous footballer until his arrival in Leicester City where he was part of the miracle of winning the Premier. Currently selected English.

Dani Carvajal (Leganés, Spain, 1992) Right side of Real Madrid, emerged from the meringues academy.