Ross Barkley
- Full name: Ross Barkley
- Date of birth: 5 December 1993
- Place of birth: Liverpool, England
- Nationality: England
- Position: Attacking midfielder / Central midfielder
- Current / Notable club: Aston Villa (played for Aston Villa on loan in 2019–2020; later joined other clubs)
- Youth career: Everton (joined youth setup in 2005)
- Senior career (highlights):
- Everton (2010–2018) — Broke into the first team and made over 150 appearances.
- Sheffield Wednesday (loan, 2012) — Short loan spell.
- Leicester City (loan, 2013) — Brief loan spell.
- Chelsea (2018–2022) — Transferred to Chelsea, where he won the UEFA Europa League (2018–19) and the UEFA Champions League (2020–21) squad member.
- Aston Villa (loan, 2019–2020) — Season-long loan from Chelsea; contributed in midfield for Villa during that campaign.
- Other clubs after 2022 include Roma (loan) and subsequent moves — career continued beyond Aston Villa.
- International career: England national team — Made senior debut in 2013; earned multiple caps and was part of England squads for competitive matches and qualifiers.
- Playing style: Creative midfielder with good dribbling, vision, and ability to arrive late in the box; capable of shooting from distance and linking play.
- Honours (selected):
- UEFA Europa League: 2018–19 (Chelsea)
- UEFA Champions League: 2020–21 (Chelsea) — part of the squad
Note: This summary focuses on Barkley’s time at Aston Villa (2019–2020 loan) and major career highlights. For the most up-to-date club and statistics, consult current club sources or live databases, as transfers and appearances may have changed after this summary.