Gareth Frank Bale MBE (born 16 July 1989) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a winger, most notably for Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid and Wales. He is widely regarded as one of the best footballers of his generation and one of the greatest Welsh players of all time. He was best known for his explosive pace, athleticism, and powerful strikes from distance. More about Gareth Bale
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Bale began his professional career at Southampton, playing at left-back before moving to Tottenham in 2007. From the 2009–10 season, under the guidance of Harry Redknapp, Bale became an integral part of the team and transformed into a winger. He went on to receive several individual honours, including two PFA Players' Player of the Year awards and three PFA Team of the Year inclusions. In September 2013, Real Madrid signed Bale for a then world-record transfer fee of £85.1 million (€100.8 million). Being part of the subsequent trio dubbed BBC, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, Bale helped the club to win the Copa del Rey and the Champions League, scoring in both finals.In total, we tracked 1677 items since 01/09/2012. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Gareth Bale (Lot 10 – Signed Gareth Bale Tottenham Hotspur match shirt) was sold in June 2013 for £5700.00 while the cheapest item (6x4 - SignedGareth Bale Real Madrid AutographedPhotograph Picture) found a new owner for £0.30 in June 2018. The month with the most items sold (38) was June 2018 with an average selling price of £15.00 for an autographed item of Gareth Bale. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in March 2022 with £252.47 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £1.45 was March 2016. In average, an autographed item from Gareth Bale is worth £17.95.
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Better than Rooney and Ronaldo... but is it as good as Gareth Bale? Alejandro Ga (11/27/23): On Sunday night, fans of the Premier League were treated to one of the goals of the season after a moment of magic from Manchester United 's Alejandro Garnacho.
Gareth Bale 'enjoying retirement' and won't be joining Wales coaching staff, say (06/03/23): Former captain Bale ended his stellar playing career in January with a farewell statement announcing he was 'stepping down but not stepping away' from the Wales environment.
Gareth Bale shows off his insane golfing ability hitting first-ever hole-in-one (05/18/23): The former Real Madrid forward, who notoriously ruffled feathers after posing with a flag that read 'Wales, Golf, Marid. In that order', is known for his love of the sport.
Tyson Fury, Gareth Bale and Jake Paul are no longer in the top 50 highest-paid a (05/17/23): World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has fallen outside of the top 50 highest-paid athletes in the world after only fighting once in the last 12 months.
Gareth Bale's agent shuts down Wrexham rumours and claims the Welshman WON'T com (05/10/23): Talk has been rife in recent weeks over the potentially sensational transfer that would see the five-time Champions League winner join the Welsh minnows in League Two.
Paddy Power lists Wrexham's chances of signing Gareth Bale at 12/1 (04/2023): Wrexham's chances of coaxing Gareth Bale out of retirement following their sensational return to the Football League have been listed at 12/1 by Paddy Power.
Gareth Bale makes emotional farewell to Wales fans (03/2023): Rob Page's side will take on Latvia in their Euro 2024 qualifier and, ahead of kick-off, supporters were treated to a message from the country's record goalscorer.
Gareth Bale has continued to haunt Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin since MLS (02/2023): Philadelphia Union coach Jim Curtin has revealed the pain Gareth Bale has caused him over recent months, jokingly saying 'I'll hate his guts for the rest of my life' after Bale's MLS Cup Final heroics.
Jon Rahm amazed by Gareth Bale's golf game after sharing nine holes with the for (01/2023): The former Wales, Real Madrid and Tottenham star, who announced his retirement earlier this month, will be participating in the upcoming AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February.
Gareth Bale 'has a break in his contract that could see him leave LAFC' (12/2022): After leaving Real Madrid in the summer, Bale signed an 18-month deal with LAFC, but made just two league starts in his opening months at the club as he tried to stay fit ahead of the World Cup.
IAN HERBERT: Wales NEED Gareth Bale to stick around even after World Cup disappo (11/2022): IAN HERBERT DEPUTY CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IN DOHA: Ramsey had not publicly discussed the World Cup once out here and Bale did so only to fulfil FIFA obligations.
Gareth Bale leaves Wales sweating on his World Cup fitness after picking up a le (10/2022): Bale is Wales' key hope of success in Qatar this winter after the ex-Real Madrid man moved to the MLS to keep his fitness levels up and keep himself ticking over until Rob Page's men fly to Qatar.
Gareth Bale releases his own beer brand to celebrate Wales' first World Cup appe (09/2022): Bale is releasing his own brand of beer and ale to commemorate his country's achievement, vowing to donate part of the proceeds to the development of grassroots football in Wales.
Gareth Bale's first LAFC start ends in DISASTER with his side thrashed 4-1 by Au (08/2022): Gareth Bale made his long awaited first start for LAFC in Friday's 4-0 loss to Austin FC. Bale played 60 minutes in the culling, making a limited impact in the outcome of the game.
Gareth Bale says 'life seems a bit better' at LAFC and he's 'getting back to enj (07/2022): It's been a little over a month since Gareth Bale sealed his shocking move from Real Madrid to Major League Soccer's LAFC. Bale signed a 12-month contract with an option for a further 18 months.
Carlos Vela warns new LAFC team-mate Gareth Bale he 'will have to work hard' in (06/2022): Former Arsenal attacker Carlos Vela, who has just signed a contract extension to commit his future to LAFC, has issued a warning to Bale if he thinks MLS is going to be a walk in the park.
Gareth Bale FINALLY gets warm reception from Real Madrid fans during Champions L (05/2022): Los Blancos returned to their home stadium to celebrate their recent Champions League success over Liverpool - as they won the competition for a 14th time.
Real Madrid: Gareth Bale 'the only player absent from title party' after missing (04/2022): Gareth Bale was the only player absent from Real Madrid's title party at the Bernabeu after missing their 4-0 win over Espanyol with a back injury.
Gareth Bale is the third-best paid player in Europe and top's LaLiga salary tabl (03/2022): Marca's list also shines a light on the staggering salaries paid by Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar is comfortably Europe's top earner on an eye-watering £41.5m a year.
Real Madrid 'fear Gareth Bale CANNOT play two games in a row without risk of inj (02/2022): It was the former Tottenham attackers first start for Madrid since August and with the Spanish side already suffering with a number of injuries, it will be a case or risk him or not.
Gareth Bale's family 'want him to leave Real Madrid on his own terms' with deal (01/2022): Gareth Bale's time with Real Madrid has been laden with silverware, but he has also had a fractious relationship with the club and its supporters at times. Now he is set to leave after nine years.
Gareth Bale 'is a priority sale for Real Madrid' after not featuring since Augus (12/2021): The Welshman has not featured for the LaLiga giants since August and is not expected to extend his £600,000-per-week contract which expires at the end of the season.
'F*** you!': Furious Real Madrid fans abuse unpopular winger Gareth Bale and thr (11/2021): Gareth Bale has been accosted by furious Real Madrid fans who shouted 'F*** you!' and homophobic chants at the unpopular Welsh winger as he left the club's training ground on Friday afternoon.
Gareth Bale set to return to training in boost for Wales ahead of their World Cu (10/2021): The Real Madrid winger has been out of action since early September after suffering a hamstring tear, with his last outing a goalless draw against Estonia in a World Cup qualifier.
Gareth Bale ruled OUT of Wales' crunch World Cup qualifying matches (09/2021): Bale was due to bring up a century of appearances for his country in Prague next month but was not named in the squad for the matches in Prague and Tallinn due to a a serious hamstring injury.
Gareth Bale bizarrely given No 50 shirt as winger returns to action for Real Mad (08/2021): The winger is back at Real following his loan spell at Tottenham and was named in the starting lineup for the friendly against AC Milan on Sunday.
Gareth Bale WILL return for his final Real Madrid chapter and they're desperate (07/2021): PETE JENSON: Gareth Bale is due to return to training with Real Madrid on Friday and so will begin his final chapter in Spain. How it will unfold remains to be seen, but goals are badly needed.
Tottenham have no option to sign Gareth Bale on loan next season, his agent conf (06/2021): Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett has reiterated that the Welsh star doesn't have an option to play at Tottenham for a second season, and will see out his contract at Real Madrid
Gareth Bale insists talk of his club future will not be a distraction for Wales (05/2021): Real Madrid striker Bale said after the final game of his Tottenham loan spell on May 23 that he knows where his future lies after this summer, but claimed it would 'cause chaos' if he revealed it now.
Harry Kane's risk and rewards of Tottenham exit epitomised by striking parallels (04/2021): Gareth Bale represents the perfect example of the risks and rewards of leaving Tottenham as Harry Kane faces significant speculation of a summer transfer.
'There's no hiding we are getting older': Gareth Bale reveals this World Cup cou (03/2021): Bale and company still have this summer's delayed European Championship finals to look forward to, but Tottenham's Wales captain will be 33 by the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar.
Roy Keane slams 'bad' Burnley after Sean Dyche's team collapse in first-half aga (02/2021): Gareth Bale scored after just 68 seconds, before Harry Kane and Lucas Moura netted first-half goals giving Tottenham a comfortable 3-0 lead going into the break against Burnley.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho admits the next few months represent a 'crucial mom (01/2021): Star striker Harry Kane picked up an ankle injury in the defeat against Liverpool and is expected to be ruled out for a number of weeks, potentially handing an opportunity to Gareth Bale.
Finding a new home for Gareth Bale is VITAL for Real Madrid to return to their G (12/2020): PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Garteth Bale remains Madrid's biggest earner and if - as the Spanish club fear - he returns next June he will still be due the last year of his £650,000-a-week contract.
Should Tottenham fans be worried about Gareth Bale's lack of action under Jose M (11/2020): Tottenham fans have been hit with a slight reality check following the return of prodigal son Gareth Bale, who is yet to hit the ground running under Jose Mourinho.
Gareth Bale pays £15,000 to buy Christmas hampers for families in Wales (10/2020): Bale made the remarkable gesture after getting involved in the 'Everyone Deserves a Christmas' when he was initially just asked for a signed football shirt by the South Wales Evening Post.
Gareth Bale left OUT of Wales squad for England clash and Nations League games d (09/2020): Bale did the damage during the last international window and has not been included in the squad for the friendly at Wembley on October 8, or the Nations League games against Ireland and Bulgaria.
Jose Mourinho 'keen to end Gareth Bale's Real Madrid nightmare and bring him bac (08/2020): The Welshman starred at White Hart Lane between 2007 and 2013 before leaving for Madrid in a then world record fee of £86million and has long been admired by the current Spurs boss.
Gareth Bale was set to walk out of Real Madrid... now he is UNSELLABLE (07/2020): PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: The Spanish club rue the decision more than ever in the current financial crisis and are increasingly resigned to it costing them right up until the end of Bale's contract in 2022.
Gareth Bale misses Real Madrid training with muscle soreness (06/2020): Gareth Bale missed Real Madrid training on Monday with muscular pain after playing 30 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over Eibar. Medical staff fearing overloading Bale too soon and straining him.
The stunning transfer chain that could see Gareth Bale go to Newcastle (05/2020): Reports in Spain on Tuesday claim that Newcastle, armed with cash from their proposed £300m Saudi Arabian takeover, have set their sets on the Welshman.
Gareth Bale recreates acrobatic goal from Real Madrid's Champions League final w (04/2020): Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has attempted to recreate his iconic Champions League final goal in his living room to raise money for the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.
Real Madrid pay cuts 'inevitable' for stars including £400,000-a-week Eden Haza (03/2020): Real Madrid believe pay cuts for their highest earners will become 'inevitable' as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Real Madrid 'believe they can sign Mohamed Salah for £126m with Liverpool star c (02/2020): The Spanish giants are looking to sell Gareth Bale in the summer and are hoping they can replace the Welsh winger with one of Europe's top forwards as they look to rebuild their side.
Tottenham forced to abandon audacious bid to bring Gareth Bale back to the club (01/2020): Tottenham have conceded defeat in their ambitious ploy to bring Gareth Bale back to the club. Sportsmail revealed on Thursday how Spurs had held talks with Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois challenges Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale to give an intervi (12/2019): The Welshman has come under fire in Spain for a lack of commitment towards the culture, with reports that he had not made an effort to learn the language and does not bond with the team.
Thibaut Courtois defends Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale for posing with Wales (11/2019): Bale posed with a flag with the words 'Wales, golf, Madrid... in that order' on it after Wales secured Euro 2020 qualification last week. His celebrations have led to controversy in Spain.
Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett appears to dismiss January switch to Chines (10/2019): Gareth Bale's agent has warned people not to 'believe everything you hear' amid talk the Welsh attacker will make the move to the Chinese Super League in the January transfer window.
Paul Pogba's salary demands 'could be an issue in Real Madrid move' (04/2019): Real Madrid are concerned that Paul Pogba's salary demands could unsettle big earners like Gareth Bale and Sergio Ramos if they sign him this summer.
Carlo Ancelotti hails 'one of the best' Diego Simeone as Real Madrid boss reveal (04/2015): Carlo Ancelotti hailed Diego Simeone as one of the world's best coaches as the Italian looked ahead to Real Madrid's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.
Gareth Bale a 'breath of fresh air' for Wales, says Chris Coleman (03/2015): Chris Coleman hailed Wales’ togetherness after their Euro 2016 qualification win against Israel on Saturday, highlighting Gareth Bale's two-goal heroics in Haifa.
Watch Gareth Bale fall over in training - and his Real Madrid team mates fall ov (02/2015): For the first time since his world record move to Real Madrid, life in Spain is getting a little tricky for Gareth Bale . For whatever reason, Real Madrid supporters have turned on him recently, booing their £85 million man on several occasions.
Manchester United news and transfers: Gareth Bale £120million bid set aside for (01/2015): PLUS: Boost in the race for Marco Reus as Bayern Munich pull out the race, interesting Cristiano Ronaldo developments and one final push for Aymeric Laporte?
Gareth Bale, Daniel Sturridge and Andy Murray join New Year celebrations as spor (12/2014): Sports stars around the world are joining in the celebrations as 2014 ticks over into 2015 and taking to social media to wish their fans and followers a Happy New Year.
Spotlight on Gareth Bale (11/2014): Ex-Wales striker John Hartson on fellow Welshman Gareth Bale, in our series on Sports Personality of the Year contenders.
Cesc Fabregas, Gareth Bale and Oscar among stars who got into the Halloween spir (10/2014): It's that time of year again and some of the world's best footballers have been joining in the Halloween festivities. Cesc Fabregas was out and about trick-or-treating with his girlfriend Daniella Semaan.
Welsh wizard Gareth Bale shows off his garish new boots ahead of Real Madrid's C (09/2014): Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale has tweeted a picture to reveal the new boots he will wear for his side's Champions League match on Wednesday - and they're certainly not for the feint-hearted.
Real Sociedad 4-2 Real Madrid: Gareth Bale and Co let two-goal lead slip as Carl (08/2014): Real Madrid were shocking in pink in San Sebastian on Sunday night as they were beaten 4-2 by Real Sociedad.
Gareth Bale and Mauricio Pochettino inspired me to join Tottenham, says Ben Davi (07/2014): New Tottenham signing Ben Davies has revealed that Gareth Bale and Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino helped to lure him to White Hart Lane.
Gareth Bale returns to his hometown in Wales to officially open primary school (06/2014): Gareth Bale could be relaxing anywhere in the world this summer after his sensational first season at Real Madrid, but instead he has returned to Wales to open his hometown's new primary school.
Gareth Bale stars in video teaser for Real Madrid kit launch... which hints at n (05/2014): Gareth Bale is the star player in a new video teaser Real Madrid have released ahead of their new kit launch on Monday.
Gareth Bale could be back at Spurs this month... (04/2014): Gareth Bale hopes to return to White Hart Lane later this month for the first time since his world-record move to Real Madrid.
EXCLUSIVE: Gareth Bale 'To Become English For Brazil 2014' (03/2014): Gareth Bale is set to make a dramatic World Cup move by becoming English for the Brazil 2014 finals. The Welsh winger has held secret talks with England manager Roy Hodgson about swapping nations ahead of the competition and is believed to have taken priv
Villas-Boas Explains Gareth Bale's Move From Tottenham To Real Madrid (02/2014): Former Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has revealed that Spurs received several offers for Gareth Bale during last summer but the forward's desire to play for Real Madrid was the key on his move to the Santiago Bernabeu. After some weeks of complic
Gareth Bale to miss cup match, but Carlo Ancelotti says the Welshman's 'genitals (01/2014): Gareth Bale is struggling with a leg injury and will sit out Real Madrid's Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg with Espanyol on Tuesday night, coach Carlo Ancelotti has announced.
Gareth Bale is number one searched footballer on Google (12/2013): Gareth Bale has had some year. Double PFA winner after a fine Premier League season with Tottenham, the winger secured a record breaking dream move to Real Madrid. And it has just got better...
Gareth Bale scores his first hat-trick for Real Madrid in 4-0 win over Real Vall (11/2013): Gareth Bale struck his first Real Madrid hat-trick and set up another goal in a thumping 4-0 La Liga victory over Real Valladolid on Saturday.
Gareth Bale hailed as the Cannon after inspiring Real Madrid to 7-3 win over Sev (10/2013): Cristiano Ronaldo was in his underpants in Madrid town hall on Thursday, pictured in a 15-metre-high poster modelling his new menswear line.
Gareth Bale isn't likely to solve Carlo Ancelotti's problems at Real Madrid, but (09/2013): What do Atletico wins in the Madrid derby and London buses have in common? You wait 14 years for them to turn up and two come around at once. Unlike the Copa del Rey final win for Los Boquerones at the tail end of last season however, their victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Saturday wasn’t
Gareth Bale set to complete dream Real Madrid switch from Tottenham on transfer (08/2013): Gareth Bale’s world-record £86million move to Real Madrid was being worked on deep into Saturday night in a bid to finalise the deal before the Spanish club’s game against Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu this morning.
Gareth Bale nears £87m transfer to Real Madrid from Tottenham - a world record (07/2013): Real Madrid believe they have finally persuaded Tottenham to sell Gareth Bale for a world-record £87million. After weeks of insisting Bale was not for sale, Spurs are thought to have relented.
Poll: Should Gareth Bale join Real Madrid? (06/2013): With the La Liga giants set to bid for the Tottenham superstar, we want to know your thoughts...