Joe Ledley

• Full name: Joseph William Ledley
• Date of birth: 23 January 1987
• Place of birth: Cardiff, Wales
• Position: Central midfielder / Defensive midfielder
• Club career (highlights):
  • Cardiff City (2004–2010) — Broke into the first team, helped the club reach the 2008 FA Cup Final and earned promotion challenges in the Championship.
  • Celtic (2010–2014) — Regular starter, won multiple Scottish Premiership titles and domestic cups.
  • Crystal Palace (2014–2017) — Played in the English Premier League.
  • Derby County (2017–2018) — Championship appearances.
  • Charlton Athletic (2018–2019) — Short spell in the English Football League.
  • Falkirk (2019–2020) — Played in Scottish League One before leaving professional football.
• International career (Wales):
  • Debut: 2005 (senior debut for Wales)
  • Caps: Over 70 international appearances (senior team)
  • Goals: Scored several important goals for Wales, including in UEFA Euro qualifying.
  • Major tournaments: Member of the Wales squad at UEFA Euro 2016, where Wales reached the semi-finals.
  • Role: Often deployed as a deep-lying midfielder or central midfielder, valued for work rate, passing and tenacity.
• Notable facts:
  • Known for his combative midfield play, stamina and leadership on the pitch.
  • Played a key part in Wales’ successful Euro 2016 campaign under manager Chris Coleman.
• Retirement/Current status: After leaving Falkirk in 2020, Ledley stepped back from professional football; since then he has not returned to the pro ranks. (Status accurate up to mid-2024.)

Sources: Career appearances and tournament participation are based on public records and match reports. Information accurate up to mid-2024.