GARETH BALE
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 45 | 0.3 | £15M |
Gareth Bale
- Full name: Gareth Frank Bale
- Date of birth: 16 July 1989
- Place of birth: Cardiff, Wales
- Nationality: Welsh
- Position: Winger / Forward (primarily left wing)
- Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
- Youth career: Cardiff Civil Service (until 1999), Cardiff City (1999–2006)
- Senior clubs:
- Cardiff City (2006–2007) — breakthrough into senior football
- Tottenham Hotspur (2007–2013, 2020–2021 on loan back from Real Madrid) — established as world-class winger
- Real Madrid (2013–2022) — major trophy wins including multiple UEFA Champions League titles
- Los Angeles FC (2022–2023) — later playing in Major League Soccer
- International career (Wales):
- Senior debut: 2006 (aged 16–17)
- Caps: 111 (record-holder for Wales — note: numbers may vary slightly depending on final retirement/stat updates)
- Goals: 41 (approx. — Wales' all-time leading goalscorer)
- Major tournaments:
- UEFA Euro 2016 — played a key role as Wales reached the semi-finals
- UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021) — part of the squad
- Notable achievements:
- Multiple UEFA Champions League winner with Real Madrid (including 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018) — key goals in finals and knockout stages
- FIFA Club World Cup winner with Real Madrid
- PFA Players' Player of the Year (2010–11)
- PFA Team of the Year selections
- Welsh Footballer of the Year (multiple times)
- Wales' all-time top scorer and most-capped outfield player (records held at retirement)
- Playing style: Known for explosive pace, powerful long-range shooting (notably left-footed), ability to score spectacular free-kicks, dribbling and contributions in attack on the left flank. Later in career also played in more central attacking roles.
- Retirement status: Announced retirement from professional football in January 2024 (final club and national appearances concluded prior; verify if viewing after this date for any updates).
- Legacy: Widely regarded as Wales' greatest-ever player and one of the top attacking talents of his generation; instrumental in raising Welsh football’s profile with Euro 2016 run and consistent high-level club success.
Sources/Notes: Statistics (caps, goals, club appearances) can vary slightly with different record dates; the summary above reflects widely reported career totals and milestones through his active career and announced retirement.