His speed and left foot are his greatest weapons on the pitch
After being named the best player in the Premier League for two seasons, Gareth Bale caught Real Madrid’s attention and achieved becoming the first Welshman to play in Spanish soccer.
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Gareth is considered a complete attacker who started succeeding at a very early age. When he was only 16 years old, he made his debut for Southhampton and the Welsh National Team (2005-06). At the age of 17, he became the youngest player, at that point, to score a goal for his National Team. Later on, that same year, in 2007, he was signed by Spurs. In 2013, Gareth Bale was chosen to be on the shortlist of the 23 candidates for the Golden Boot. Additionally, that same year, Fifa published a list of the ten fastest soccer players, with Bale taking second place by attaining a speed of 34.7 km/h.
Who is he:
Name: Gareth Frank Bale
Origin: Cardiff, Wales
Date of birth: July 16, 1989
Age: 27
Country: Wales
Height: 6 ft 0 inches
Weight: 167 pounds
Club: Real Madrid FC
Position: Winger, forward
Club goals: 118
CAREER
Southampton Football Club (2006 – 2007)
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (2007 – 2013)
Real Madrid FC (2013)
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FAMILY
He is engaged to Emma Rhys-Jones, his high school sweetheart. He has two daughters: Alba Violet y Nava Valentina.
START
Gareth came to the attention of Southampton Football Club at only nine years of age, when he was playing in a six-a-side tournament against Cardiff Civil Service Football Club.
CONTRACT
Bale has signed a six-year contract with Real Madrid; his salary is around 10 million euros for every season. He is the first Welshman player in the history of the club.
NATIONAL TEAM
Gareth stood out for a short time in Wales National U17 Team, since he only played 3 games. Wales’ manager, Johh Toshack gave him a chance to make his debut with the National Team in a soccer match against Trinidad and Tobago on May 27, 2006.