Gareth Bale British Footballer From Cardiff
Gareth Bale · association football player · British
Biography
British footballer Gareth Bale was born on 16 July 1989 in Cardiff. He has played for Wales men's national association football team (2006–2022) and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2013–2022).
Early life
Gareth Bale was educated at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and Whitchurch High School.
Career
He plays as a wing half. Gareth Bale’s listed career opens with Wales national under-17 football team in 2005. In all, 9 teams are listed for him, among them Wales men's national association football team, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol and Tottenham Hotspur F.C. His longest spell on record is at Wales men's national association football team, from 2006 to 2022. At Wales men's national association football team (2006–2022), his team-mates on record include Aaron Ramsey. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol team-mates from the same years include Casemiro, Dani Carvajal and Karim Benzema.
Recognition
His awards include the Member of the Order of the British Empire.
Teams
9 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | Wales national under-17 football team | Wing half |
| 2005 | Wales national under-19 football team | Wing half |
| 2006–2007 | Southampton F.C. | Wing half |
| 2006–2022 | Wales men's national association football team | Wing half |
| 2006–2008 | Wales national under-21 football team | Wing half |
| 2007–2013 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | Wing half |
| 2013–2022 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Wing half |
| 2020–2021 | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. | Wing half |
| 2022 | Los Angeles FC | Wing half |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member of the Order of the British Empire | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College and Whitchurch High School.
Gareth Bale on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 51.1M @garethbale11
- Engagement rate
- 0.35% below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 179,895
- Average comments
- 908 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Gareth Bale Photos
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Photo: Photo by Jon Candy from Cardiff, Wales Cropped and retouched by Danyele · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
Photo: Photo by LauraHale Cropped and retouched by Danyele · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons -
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Photo: Allison Pasciuto · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How old is Gareth Bale?
Gareth Bale is 37 years old, born on 16 July 1989 in Cardiff.
What is Gareth Bale known for?
Gareth Bale is a wing half who has played for Wales men's national association football team and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol.
How tall is Gareth Bale?
Gareth Bale is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What is Gareth Bale’s nationality?
Gareth Bale is British, born in Cardiff.
Has Gareth Bale won any awards?
Yes. Gareth Bale won Member of the Order of the British Empire.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q184586), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Дмитрий Журавель · CC BY-SA 3.0
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