Gareth Frank Bale

Gareth Frank Bale

Nick Name
: N/A
Born
:16 Jul,1989
Age
:30 years, 1 months
Location
:Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Debut On
:2005
 

About Gareth Frank Bale

Gareth (Frank) Bale was born in Cardiff on July 16th 1989. His dad’s name is Frank (school caretaker) and his mom’s name is Debbie (operations manager). He went to Eglwys Newydd Primary School at Whitchurch. He was spoted by the Southamptom scouts right in this school at the age of 9 while playing 6v6 tournament. His nephew is a former Cardiff City player, Chris Pike. His favourite player as a kid was Manchester UTD legend Ryan Giggs.


Bale went to Whitchurch High School in Cardiff. He continued with good performances in sports, not only in football but in the rugby and hockey too. At age of 14 Gareth said that he can run the 100 meter sprint in 11.4 seconds. Because of his amazing football skills, the school’s PE teacher, Gwyn Morris, had special rules for Gareth, and that was to play one-touch football and not use his preffered left foot. While at Whitchurch, Bale trained for Southampton’s academy in Bath, although they had some doubts if they should give him a scholarship because of his height.


Being only 16, he played for the school’s under-18 side and won the Cardiff & Vale Senior Cup. He graduated high school in 2005 with of course Grade A in PE. As a senior he was awarded with the PE department’s prize for services to sport. As a comment, Morris (his school’s PE teacher) said:


“Gareth has a fierce determination to succeed and has the character and qualities to achieve his personal goals. He is one of the most unselfish individuals that I have had the pleasure to help educate.”


Bale began his professional career playing for Southampton, as a left back, getting reputation as a free kick specialist. After he transfered to Tottenham Hotspur in 2007, team gave him more offensive role. Few season before he transfered to Real Madrid, Bale was the key player for Tottenham’s success in both Premiership and Champions League.


Gareth Frank Bale Achievements

Spanish Cup Winners

Champions League Winners

UEFA Supercup Winner

FIFA Club World Cup

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