Welsh football winger known for powerful left-footed strikes and five UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid.
Background
Born in Cardiff, Wales, Gareth Bale came through Southampton’s academy and made his first-team debut at 16, before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2007.
Career
A 100-million-euro move to Real Madrid in 2013 made him briefly the world’s most expensive player. He scored a famous bicycle kick in the 2018 Champions League final and led Wales to the Euro 2016 semi-finals before retiring after the 2022 World Cup.
Style of play
A pacey left-sided attacker with a powerful shot and aerial ability, Bale combined direct running with long-range finishing throughout his career.
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