Gareth Bale

Wales · Right winger (Left winger, Attacking midfielder, Left-back) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2012-2018

Explosive, galloping winger whose left foot decided finals

80.5OVR#147 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He's got everything. It's not just his pace, he can run all day, and keep running.”
— Harry Redknapp, Tottenham Hotspur coach · 2010 · source

Category averages

  • Speed92.8
  • Shooting88.0
  • Passing83.1
  • Ball Control78.8
  • Movement80.6
  • Football IQ78.0
  • Defending Skill41.7
  • Physical80.0
  • Mental79.3
  • Career69.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Knock-on & Run99
  2. Top Speed96
  3. Acceleration95
  4. Shot Power95
  5. Big-Game Temperament95
  6. Top Speed with Ball93
  7. Long Shots92
  8. Acrobatics92
  9. Curve90
  10. Runs in Behind90

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 92.8

  • Top Speed ●96
  • Acceleration95
  • Dribbling Speed86
  • Top Speed with Ball93
  • Knock-on & Run99
  • Change of Pace88

Shooting 88.0

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power95
  • Long Shots92
  • Volleys88
  • Curve90
  • Penalties80
  • Heading85
  • Direct Free Kicks88
  • Shooting Creativity82
  • Acrobatics92

Passing 83.1

  • Short Passing82
  • Long Passing85
  • Through Balls82
  • Crossing88
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision85
  • Set-Piece Delivery82

Ball Control 78.8

  • Dribbling88
  • Possession85
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks78
  • Weak Foot60
  • Press Resistance80

Movement 80.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind90
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation80
  • Recovery Runs65

Football IQ 78.0

  • Decision Making80
  • Spatial Awareness82
  • Game Management76
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 41.7

  • Defensive Positioning50
  • Marking40
  • Interceptions45
  • Standing Tackle45
  • Sliding Tackle40
  • Offside Trap30

Physical 80.0

  • Strength82
  • Stamina82
  • Agility82
  • Balance80
  • Recovery82
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play72
  • Aerial Duels82
  • Aggression72

Mental 79.3

  • Big-Game Temperament95
  • Leadership75
  • Selflessness72
  • Concentration78
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline70

Career 69.2

  • Consistency75
  • Longevity75
  • Achievements79
  • Durability55
  • Loyalty62

Profile

Born
16 July 1989
Height
185 cm
Weight
82 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2006–2023
Prime
2012-2018

Club career

  • 2006–2007 Southampton
  • 2007–2013 Tottenham Hotspur
  • 2013–2022 Real Madrid
  • 2020–2021 Tottenham Hotspur (loan)
  • 2022–2023 LAFC

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 5

2014 Real Madrid · 2016 Real Madrid · 2017 Real Madrid · 2018 Real Madrid · 2022 Real Madrid

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 3

2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22

Club World Cup 3

2014, 2017, 2018

UEFA Super Cup 3

2014, 2016, 2017

League Cup 1

2007–08

Copa del Rey 1

2013–14

Supercopa de España 1

2017

PFA Players' Player of the Year 2

2010–11, 2012–13

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

2012–13

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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