Table of Biography
Aaron Ramsey is a Welsh Professional Footballer. Aaron Ramsey is a Midfielder who was able to join both the Welsh national team and Arsenal in the year 2008. He started his professional career with Cardiff City in 2006 and became the “Welsh Young Player of the Year” in 2009 and 2010.
Early Life and ChildhoodView Post
Aaron Ramsey was born on December 26, 1990, in Caerphilly, Wales. He is 32 years old and is under the astrological sign, Capricorn. He holds Welsh nationality and his full name is Aaron James Ramsey.
His father’s name is Kevin Ramsey and his mother’s name is Marlene Ramsey. He also has a brother whose name is Josh Ramsey. Ramsey stayed and lived with his parents and brother until moving to London where he was housemates with former Cardiff City teammate, Chris Gunter.
Education
Regarding Ramsey’s educational background and qualifications, he attended Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni (Rhymney Valley Comprehensive School) in Caerphilly County Borough. His first introduction to football was when he was 9 years old. At that time, he attended an Urdd training session at Caerphilly. But, before turning to football, he was a keen rugby player as well as an athlete.
Also, as a schoolboy, he was able to play as a winger for Caerphilly R.F.C.’s youth development program. He also was Welsh Schools’ Athletic Association pentathlon champion in 2005 and was ranked 4th in Great Britain in the under-17 age group in the year 2006.
Caption: Aaron Ramsey along with his father (Source: Instagram)
Career and Professional Life
Aaron Ramsey being a young player was able to catch the attention of Cardiff City and was able to join their youth system. And, after a few more years he eventually made his debut when he was 16 years and 124 days.
This age made him the youngest player to ever play for Cardiff City. Also, the offers from Premier League clubs came in, but Cardiff held onto Ramsey. His first appearance in the 2007-08 season was on October 6th as a late substitute in a 2-1 home win against Burnley.
He then went on to sign his first professional contract in December 2007. He was able to make his first full professional start in the FA Cup against Chasetown on January 5th.
And, his impressive performance was able to earn him a nomination for the “Player of the Round award”. Throughout the season, he made a total of 22 appearances and played in the FA Cup Final, becoming the second youngest player to do so.
His impressive performance in the FA Cup was able to catch the attention of top clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, as well as Everton. And, despite being a Manchester United fan, he ultimately chose Arsenal, with Cardiff accepting their £5 million bid. And, Terry Burton, Cardiff’s assistant manager and former Arsenal player, played a role in recommending Ramsey to Arsène Wenger.
More About Career
Ramsey made his Arsenal debut in the Champions League against FC Twente on August 13, 2008. Then, a month later, he had his league debut against Blackburn Rovers, where he provided an assist to Emmanuel Adebayor.
He was able to score his first goal for Arsenal in a 5-2 win against Fenerbahçe in the Champions League, becoming the fifth youngest scorer in the tournament’s history. Also, the FIFA.com recognized him as one of the young players to watch in 2009.
Likewise, he was able to make his first start in the Premier League on November 7, 2009. And, shortly after, he was honoured with the “Welsh Young Player of the Year” award. He also went on to score a crucial equalizer and became the man of the match.
Unfortunately, on February 27, 2010, he suffered a severe leg injury due to a tackle by Ryan Shawcross of Stoke City. He underwent surgery for a double fracture in his lower right leg and after a long recovery, he was able to return to training in October 2010. And made his comeback in a reserve team match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on November 23, 2010.
Ramsey again made his debut as a substitute against Leicester City on November 29, 2010. However, he came back to Arsenal on January 5, 2011, but was an unused substitute in the FA Cup tie against Leeds United and the League Cup semi-final against Ipswich Town.
He then went back to Cardiff City on a one-month loan to get match fit. Cardiff wanted to extend the loan, but Arsenal declined, so Ramsey returned to Arsenal. He was able to play in seven league matches and make his return for Arsenal as a substitute in the FA Cup against Manchester United.
More Wins and Success
Moreover, his performance in the 2012-2013 season was quite eventful and had its fair share of ups and downs. In his first Champions League appearance against Udinese, he was able to show his skills by assisting Walcott’s goal, giving Arsenal the advantage. However, he did face criticism for an unfortunate own goal in a match against Liverpool.
Also, one of the standout moments for him was his dramatic last-minute winner against Marseille in an important Champions League group stage match. While he did face some criticism for his performance, overall his journey during the 2012-2013 season was a testament to his determination and ability to make an impact.
Aaron Ramsey had an impressive start to the 2013-14 season. He was able to score in the Champions League play-off against Fenerbahçe and was named man of the match.
And, in the Premier League, he continued his fine form, assisting Giroud’s goal against Fulham and being named man of the match. His performances earned him the Premier League Player of the Month award for September.
Also, his incredible form continued as he scored his ninth goal for Arsenal against Norwich City and assisted another goal in a 4-1 win. He was able to receive applause from Cardiff fans when he scored two goals against his former club.
Ramsey became Arsenal’s Player of the Month for four consecutive months and signed a new contract extension. He even earned him a spot on the shortlist for the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
Caption: Aaron Ramsey during the game (Source: Bleacher Report)
Juventus and More
Ramsey was able to kick off the 2014-2015 season by scoring Arsenal’s second goal in their 3-0 victory against Manchester City in the Community Shield. He then ended a three-month goal drought by scoring a volley against Stoke City.
And, in the 2016-2017 season, he was able to score his first goal from outside the penalty area in a victory over Preston North End. He had a strong start to the 2017-2018 season, scoring important goals for Arsenal. He went on to continue his goal-scoring form in the Europa League, netting a crucial goal against A.C. Milan and was later voted as Arsenal’s player of the season by the fans.
Aaron Ramsey was able to join Juventus in the year 2019 and eventually became the highest-earning British player ever. He was able to make his debut in a pre-season friendly and his official club debut in the Champions League.
And, in the year 2020, he reached his 50th Champions League appearance, joining the ranks of Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale as one of the few Welsh players to achieve this milestone. He also was able to play in the UEFA Europa League Final, but unfortunately missed a penalty in the shootout.
After leaving Juventus, he went on to sign with Nice and score on his debut against Toulouse. However, his contract with Nice was terminated, and he again rejoined Cardiff City, where his son Sonny also joined the academy.
International Career and Playing Style
Aaron Ramsey began his international career with the Wales U17s and quickly progressed to the U21 side. He was able to make his debut for the senior national team when he was 17 years old and scored his first goal in a World Cup qualifier.
He also became the captain of Wales, making him the youngest ever to hold that position. Ramsey had a memorable run with the Wales national team and was able to represent Great Britain in the 2012 Olympic Football Tournament and scored in the quarter-finals.
He also played a crucial role in Wales’ successful Euro 2016 campaign, providing assists and scoring goals. Likewise, he was able to play a crucial role in Wales’ qualification matches for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2020. He went on to score goals, assisted his teammates, and helped Wales secure qualification.
Moreover, Ramsey is popular for his superior technique, powerful running style, and offensive capabilities as a midfielder. He makes late runs into the penalty area, scores goals, and has great energy and work-rate. He’s also a precise passer and has good vision. Although his preferred role is in the centre, he can play out wide or in deeper positions. He has struggled with injuries throughout his career. Arsène Wenger described him as a “complete midfielder.”
Relationship Status
Aaron Ramsey tied the knot with his wife, Colleen Rowlands at Caldicot Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales on 8 June 2014. They are childhood sweetheart and are very much in love with each other. The couple have three children together. Their son Sonny was born in 2015 and twins Tomas and Teddy were born in 2017.
Caption: Aaron Ramsey with his wife and their children (Source: SOPHIA SECONDARY)
Body Measurements
Aaron Ramsey has a height of 5 feet 10 inches and his weight is 76 Kg but his other body measurements are still under review. Moreover, Ramsey has light brown hair and dark brown eyes.
Social Media
Aaron Ramsey is pretty active on all of her social accounts. He owns his Instagram account under the name “aaronramsey” and has 4.7 million followers on it. He is active on Twitter and Facebook and has garnered 3.1 million and 5.2 million followers until now.
Net Worth 2024
As per fresherslive, Aaron Ramsey has a net worth of $5 million and his main income source is his football career.