How many caps did Joe Ledley win for Wales?

Joe Ledley won 77 caps for Wales, scoring 4 goals.

Which clubs did Joe Ledley play for?

Cardiff City (2004–2010), Celtic (2010–2014), Crystal Palace (2014–2017), Derby County (2017–2019), Charlton Athletic (2019–2020), Newcastle Jets (2020–2020), Newport County A.F.C. (2021–2021).

Where does Joe Ledley rank among Wales's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Joe Ledley #26 of Wales's 33 greatest players of all time.

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26 / Wales · 2005–2018

Joe Ledley

CDM box-to-box

Caps · Wales

Goals · Wales

Life

1987

Clubs

Cardiff City, Celtic, Crystal Palace

#26

Editorial rank of 33 for Wales

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A tireless engine room presence for Wales at Euro 2016, Ledley's distinctive beard and committed performances helped anchor the midfield. Career record: 77 caps and 4 goals for Wales; club career at Cardiff City, Celtic, Crystal Palace.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q370527

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Career record

2004–2010	Cardiff City
2010–2014	Celtic
2014–2017	Crystal Palace
2017–2019	Derby County
2019–2020	Charlton Athletic
2020–2020	Newcastle Jets
2021–2021	Newport County A.F.C.
Wales	77 caps, 4 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Wales checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Wales checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

Wales legends whose careers overlapped Ledley's

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Around Ledley in the almanac

One rank above: Alf Sherwood at #25.

One rank below: Leighton Phillips at #27.

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

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