Vardy played an instrumental role in Leicester's unbelievable EPL title win for 2015/16, scoring 24 goals, leading to the Vanuatu Daily Post, responsible for the nation's vote, rating him ahead of Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo.
Overall, Vardy finished eighth in the Ballon d'Or standings, with Ronaldo picking up the award for a fourth time ahead of rival Lionel Messi.
Vardy has this season helped Leicester through the group stage of the Champions League, where they will face Spanish side Sevilla in the round of 16.
