Who is the greatest Wales footballer of all time?

On 33 Legends, Gareth Bale ranks as the #1 Wales player of all time with an overall rating of 93. The all-time top five: Gareth Bale, John Charles, Ryan Giggs, Ian Rush, Neville Southall.

How many legends does Wales have in the 33 Legends pool?

Every nation in 33 Legends has the same 33-player pool: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 12 midfielders and 8 attackers.

Which Wales players are rated GOAT or Immortal?

Gareth Bale headline the GOAT / Immortal tier for Wales.

Can I share my Wales all-time XI on Instagram, TikTok or X?

Yes — every saved lineup gets a sharable URL. On mobile, the share button opens the native iOS or Android share sheet.

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About Wales's all-time XI

Wales's 33-player pool is led by Gareth Bale, John Charles, Ryan Giggs. Pick from 33 legends across goalkeeper, defence, midfield and attack, with an average rating of 84 and 7 different primary roles among the top eight.

Pick a formation above, drag the legends you want onto the pitch, then save and share your lineup. Built for the 2026 FIFA World Cup conversation — debate-ready, mobile-first, no signup.

The 33 greatest Wales football legends of all time

Ranked by 33 Legends overall rating. This is the full pool the all-time XI builder above draws from — every player carries a position, era and tier.

0193Gareth BaleCAM
0291John CharlesCB
0391Ryan GiggsLM
0490Ian RushRM
0589Neville SouthallGK
0688Mark HughesCAM
0787Gary SpeedCDM
0887Aaron RamseyCM
0987John ToshackST
1085Dean SaundersSS
1184Kevin RatcliffeCB
1284Ivor AllchurchCM
1384Craig BellamyCAM
1484Cliff JonesLM
1584Billy MeredithRM
1684Trevor FordSS
1783Ashley WilliamsCB
1883Mike EnglandCB
1982Gary SprakeGK
2082Wayne HennesseyGK
2182Joey JonesCB
2282Ben DaviesCB
2382Terry YorathCM
2482Robert EarnshawST
2581Alf SherwoodRB
2681Leighton PhillipsLB
2781Joe LedleyCDM
2881Robbie SavageCM
2981Ronnie ReesST
3080Chris GunterRB
3180Neil TaylorLB
3280Hal Robson-KanuST
3379Ethan AmpaduCDM

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Frequently asked questions about Wales's all-time XI

Who is the greatest Wales footballer of all time?: On 33 Legends, Gareth Bale ranks as the #1 Wales player of all time with an overall rating of 93. The all-time top five: Gareth Bale, John Charles, Ryan Giggs, Ian Rush, Neville Southall.
How many legends does Wales have in the 33 Legends pool?: Every nation in 33 Legends has the same 33-player pool: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 12 midfielders and 8 attackers.
Which Wales players are rated GOAT or Immortal?: Gareth Bale headline the GOAT / Immortal tier for Wales.
Can I share my Wales all-time XI on Instagram, TikTok or X?: Yes — every saved lineup gets a sharable URL. On mobile, the share button opens the native iOS or Android share sheet.