GARETH BALE
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 36 | 1.6 | £2.25M |
Gareth Bale
- Full name: Gareth Frank Bale
- Date of birth: 16 July 1989
- Place of birth: Cardiff, Wales
- Nationality: Welsh
- Primary position: Winger / Forward (also deployed as attacking midfielder)
- Preferred foot: Right (noted for powerful left-footed strike)
Club career (highlights)
- Swansea City – Broke into senior football at Swansea City (loan from Southampton early in career), impressed with pace and delivery.
- Tottenham Hotspur – Key periods at Tottenham: initially joined Tottenham in 2007, developed into a world-class winger known for blistering pace, dribbling, and long-range shooting. Returned on loan to Tottenham for the 2020–2021 season from Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid – Transferred to Real Madrid in 2013 for a then-club-record fee. Won multiple UEFA Champions League titles and domestic trophies; renowned for crucial goals in Champions League finals.
- Later career / retirement – After a second spell at Tottenham (2020–21) and return to Real Madrid, Bale later announced retirement from professional football in early 2024.
International career
- Long-serving Wales international and captain for periods of his career.
- Instrumental in Wales reaching the UEFA Euro 2016 semi-finals, their best modern-era performance.
- All-time leading goalscorer for the Wales national team (surpassing previous records during his career).
Notable attributes & achievements
- Exceptional pace and acceleration, powerful shooting (especially long-range and free kicks), and aerial ability.
- Multiple UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid (including scoring key goals in finals).
- Serie of individual awards and inclusions in Team of the Year lists during peak seasons.
- Remembered for iconic moments such as spectacular goals and decisive performances in major matches for club and country.
Legacy
Gareth Bale is widely regarded as one of the greatest Welsh players in history and one of the top wingers of his generation, celebrated for his match-winning ability, athleticism, and clutch goals in the biggest fixtures.