Gareth Bale - Former Footballer
Age: 36
Country: United Kingdom Occupations:
Former Footballer
Domains:
Football
Gareth Bale is a retired Welsh professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest wingers of his generation and the greatest Welsh player of all time. Known for his blistering pace, physical power, and a lethal left foot, he enjoyed a trophy-laden career at the highest level of the sport.
### Career Highlights
* Tottenham Hotspur: Bale transformed from a young left-back into a world-class attacker, twice winning the PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
* Real Madrid: In 2013, he moved to Spain for a then-world-record fee of £85 million. During his nine-year tenure, he won five UEFA Champions League titles and three La Liga trophies. He is famous for scoring iconic goals in major finals, including a spectacular overhead kick against Liverpool in 2018.
* International Legend: As Wales' all-time top scorer and most-capped player, he led his nation to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 and their first World Cup appearance in 64 years at the 2022 tournament.
### Retirement and Current Life
Bale officially retired from professional football in January 2023 at the age of 33, following a brief stint with Los Angeles FC where he helped them win the MLS Cup.
Since hanging up his boots, he has remained in the public eye through his passion for golf, often participating in Pro-Am tournaments. As of 2026, he has also moved into business and sports ownership, recently confirming his interest in an American-led consortium looking to acquire his hometown club, Cardiff City.