Gareth Bale

Mythic CAM, also CM, SS Right-footed playmakercreator

Rating

Caps

111

Goals

Life

1989

Clubs

Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol

Honours

Hall of Fame

Editorial rank of 33 for Wales

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A generational talent, Bale single-handedly dragged Wales to Euro 2016 and World Cup 2022, securing multiple Champions Leagues with iconic goals for Real Madrid along the way. Career record: 111 caps and 41 goals for Wales; club career at Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Around Bale in the almanac

One rank below: John Charles at #2.

Wales's editorial top five: Gareth Bale · John Charles · Ryan Giggs · Ian Rush · Neville Southall.