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Aaron James Ramsey

Date of birth: 26 December 1990
Place of birth: Caerphilly, Wales
Nationality: Welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s): Midfielder
Arsenal Senior Career: 2008-2019
Senior Apps/Goals: 369/64

General Information

Aaron Ramsey (born December 26, 1990) is a Welsh professional footballer known for his dynamic midfield play, goal-scoring ability, and tireless work ethic. He rose to prominence at Arsenal, becoming a key player during one of the club’s most successful periods in recent history.

Early Life
Born in Caerphilly, Wales, Ramsey showed early promise in football, joining Cardiff City’s youth system before moving to Arsenal’s academy as a teenager. His technical skills and vision quickly marked him as a rising star.

Club Career
Ramsey made his Arsenal first-team debut in 2008 and gradually established himself as a vital attacking midfielder. Known for his late runs into the box and ability to score important goals, he was integral to Arsenal’s midfield for many years.

He played a crucial role in Arsenal’s 2013 and 2014 FA Cup victories, scoring the winning goal in the 2014 final against Hull City, ending the club’s nine-year trophy drought. Ramsey’s performances were characterised by his energy, creativity, and knack for rising to big occasions.

In 2019, Ramsey transferred to Juventus, where he continued to contribute as a versatile midfielder. Later, he played for Rangers before moving to his current club.

International Career
Ramsey has been a key figure for the Wales national team, earning over 70 caps and captaining the side. He played an important role in Wales’ run to the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2016, the nation’s best major tournament performance in decades.

Playing Style
Ramsey is known for his box-to-box midfield qualities, combining strong tackling with excellent passing and finishing. His timing of runs into the penalty area often allows him to score goals and create chances for teammates.

Post-Retirement
Still active as a player, Ramsey is recognised for his professionalism and leadership on and off the pitch.

Legacy
Aaron Ramsey is remembered by Arsenal fans as a hardworking, creative midfielder who delivered key moments, especially in cup finals. His influence at both club and international level highlights his status as one of Wales’ finest footballers.

SeasonAppearances Goals
2008-09221
2009-10294
2010-118 (5/6 Loan)1 (0/1 Loan)
2011-12443
2012-13472
2013-143416
2014-154110
2015-16406
2016-17324
2017-183211
2018-19406