Aaron Ramsey (Football Player)

Overview of Aaron Ramsey

Aaron Ramsey is an international football player known for his versatility in midfield. He stands out as one of the prominent figures in Welsh football. Below is a brief overview of his profile:

Name	Aaron James Ramsey
Nationality	Welsh
Date of Birth	December 26, 1990
Birthplace	Caerphilly, Wales
Sport Type	Football
Current Club	Juventus
Position	Midfielder
Player Number	8

Aaron Ramsey’s Personal Life

Aaron Ramsey was born in Caerphilly, Wales, to Kevin and Marilyn Ramsey. He grew up alongside his younger brother, Josh Ramsey, who is just a year younger than him. Aaron’s affection for his family is evident in his posts on Instagram.

In 2014, Aaron married Colleen Ronalds in a beautiful ceremony at Caerphilly Castle. In a heartwarming gesture, he requested that guests donate to the Parkinson’s charity instead of bringing wedding gifts. Their marriage was later blessed with the birth of their son, Rambo Jr.

Aaron Ramsey’s Professional Career

Aaron Ramsey started his sporting journey at a young age, initially playing rugby in school. He even received an offer from the St. Helens rugby team after facing them in a match. However, he later signed with Cardiff City’s youth academy at the age of nine, marking the beginning of his football career.

Ramsey progressed through the ranks at Cardiff City and made history by becoming the youngest player to compete for the first team at just sixteen years old. He appeared in 22 matches, including the FA Cup final in 2008.

In June 2008, Ramsey signed with Arsenal Football Club for a fee of £4.8 million, where he played two seasons and secured a starting position under manager Arsène Wenger. Despite his talent, injuries plagued his career, notably a severe injury sustained in November 2010 during a match against Stoke City.

He was loaned out twice: first to Nottingham Forest and again to Cardiff City. After regaining full fitness, he returned to Arsenal in February 2011.

After leaving Arsenal, Ramsey joined Juventus in a free transfer in 2019, embarking on a new adventure in Italian football’s Serie A.

Clubs Aaron Ramsey Has Played For

Throughout his career, Aaron Ramsey has represented several clubs, primarily:

Cardiff City (2007-2008):

Ramsey developed through Cardiff City’s youth system, making his first-team debut in 2007. He played one season, participating in 14 matches and scoring once. He then moved to Arsenal, returning in 2011 on loan for six matches.

Nottingham Forest (2010-2011):

Ramsey had a brief loan spell at Nottingham Forest, appearing in only three matches.

Arsenal (2008-2019):

During his two stints at Arsenal (2008-2009 and 2011-2019), Ramsey appeared in around 262 matches, scoring 40 goals and providing 46 assists. He won the FA Cup three times and the Community Shield twice during his time at the club.

Juventus (2019-Present):

After his contract with Arsenal ended, Ramsey joined Juventus on a free transfer, contributing to the team by winning the Serie A title in the 2019-2020 season, along with the Italian Super Cup and Coppa Italia in 2021.

Tournaments Aaron Ramsey Has Participated In

The Welsh midfielder has taken part in several domestic and international tournaments throughout his career, including:

English Championship (2007/2008) with Cardiff City: participated in 14 matches, scoring once.
Premier League (2008/2009) with Arsenal: made nine appearances, providing one assist.
FA Cup (2008/2009) with Arsenal: participated in four matches.
Champions League (2008/2009) with Arsenal: played six matches and scored once.
Premier League (2009/2010) with Arsenal: made 18 appearances, scoring three times and assisting three.
FA Cup (2009/2010) with Arsenal: featured in two matches, scoring once.
League Cup (2009/2010) with Arsenal: appeared in three matches.
English Championship (2010/2011) with Cardiff City and Nottingham Forest.
Premier League (2010/2011) with Arsenal: appeared in seven matches, scoring once.
FA Cup (2010/2011) with Arsenal: played once.
European Championship (2011) with Wales: helped his team finish third, scoring once.
UEFA U-21 Championship with Wales.
Premier League (2011/2012) with Arsenal: appeared in 34 matches, scoring twice and assisting six.
FA Cup (2011/2012) with Arsenal: played three matches.
Champions League (2011/2012) with Arsenal: appeared in seven matches, scoring once.
Premier League (2012/2013) with Arsenal: played 36 matches, scoring once and providing two assists.
League Cup (2012/2013) with Arsenal.
FA Cup (2012/2013) with Arsenal: featured in three matches.
Champions League (2012/2013) with Arsenal: played seven matches, scoring once.
Premier League (2013/2014) with Arsenal: participated in 23 matches, scoring ten goals and assisting eight.
League Cup (2013/2014) with Arsenal.
FA Cup (2013/2014) with Arsenal: played two matches, scoring once.
Champions League (2013/2014) with Arsenal: appeared in eight matches, scoring five times and assisting once.
Premier League (2014/2015) with Arsenal: played 29 matches, scoring six and assisting six.
FA Cup (2014/2015) with Arsenal: appeared in four matches.
Premier League (2015/2016) with Arsenal: played 31 matches, scoring five and assisting four.
League Cup (2015/2016) with Arsenal.
FA Cup (2015/2016) with Arsenal: played in two matches, scoring once.
Champions League (2015/2016) with Arsenal: featured in seven matches, scoring three and providing one assist.
Euro 2016 with Wales: had a standout performance leading to his team’s semi-final finish, playing five matches, scoring once, and assisting four.
Premier League (2016/2017) with Arsenal: participated in 31 matches, scoring five and assisting four.
League Cup (2016/2017) with Arsenal.
FA Cup (2016/2017) with Arsenal: played two matches, scoring once.
Champions League (2016/2017) with Arsenal: played five matches, providing one assist.
Premier League (2017/2018) with Arsenal: appeared in 23 matches, scoring once and assisting four.
League Cup (2017/2018) with Arsenal.
Champions League (2017/2018) with Arsenal: played four matches, assisting one.
FA Cup (2017/2018) with Arsenal: appeared in four matches, scoring three times.
Premier League (2018/2019) with Arsenal: played 24 matches, scoring seven and assisting eight.
League Cup (2018/2019) with Arsenal.
Champions League (2018/2019) with Arsenal: played six matches, scoring four times and assisting once.
Euro 2020 with Wales: played three matches, scoring once.
Premier League (2019/2020) with Arsenal: appeared in 28 matches, scoring four and assisting eight.
FA Cup (2019/2020) with Arsenal.
League Cup (2019/2020) with Arsenal.
Champions League (2019/2020) with Arsenal: played seven matches, scoring twice and assisting once.
Serie A (2019/2020) with Juventus: played 24 matches, scoring three times.
Coppa Italia (2019/2020) with Juventus.
Supercoppa Italiana (2019/2020) with Juventus.
Champions League (2019/2020) with Juventus: played six matches, scoring once.
Euro 2020 with Wales: played four matches, scoring once.
Champions League (2020/2021) with Juventus: played seven matches.
Coppa Italia (2020/2021) with Juventus.
Serie A (2020/2021): played 22 matches, scoring twice and providing four assists.
Champions League (2021/2022): played two matches so far.
Serie A (2021/2022): played three matches so far.

Aaron Ramsey’s Records

Throughout his career, Aaron Ramsey has faced numerous injuries, surpassing thirty setbacks which have limited his continuity at various clubs. Consequently, he may not hold many records for the number of games played or goals scored, yet he does have one notable achievement:

Aaron Ramsey is recognized as the youngest player to debut for Cardiff City’s first team at just 16 years and 123 days when he substituted in a match against Stoke City in 2007.

Aaron Ramsey’s World Cup Participation

The Welsh international has yet to compete in a World Cup, as the national team qualified only once, in 1958. However, Ramsey has taken part in the European qualifying rounds for the World Cup, including:

2014 Brazil World Cup qualifiers.
2018 Russia World Cup qualifiers.
2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers.

Aaron Ramsey’s Awards

Over the course of his football career, Ramsey has received a number of accolades, including:

English Premier League Player of the Month for September 2013, recognizing his outstanding performance in Arsenal’s midfield.
Premier League Goal of the Month for October 2018 after scoring a magnificent team goal against Fulham, where the match ended 5-2 in favor of his team.
Arsenal Player of the Season (2017/2018), voted by the club’s supporters.
Arsenal Player of the Season (2013/2014), also voted by the fans.