Learn about the career, life and achievements of Gareth Bale , one of the greatest players of the modern era. From his humble beginnings at Southampton and Spurs, to his record-breaking move to Madrid, to his retirement and golf passion, this is his story. Gareth Bale is a retired Welsh professional footballer who played as a right winger. He is considered one of the best players of his era and the greatest Welsh player ever. He is most known for his time with Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid. Bale also played for Wales. Stats of Gareth Bale This page contains information about a player's detailed stats. In the info box, you can filter by period, club, type of league and competition. The "Detailed stats" tab shows a player's total appearances, goals, cards and cumulative minutes of play for each competition, and indicates the season in which it occurred. Gareth Frank Bale (born 16 July 1989) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a winger, most notably for Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and one of the greatest Welsh players of all time. [4][5][6][7]