Gareth Bale is a professional footballer. The Welshman plays for Spanish club Real Madrid. He is the one of the known footballers in the world. The 32 years old plays as a winger. Bale made his professional debut with Southampton in 2006. He signed for Real Madrid in 2013 for a $100 million transfer fee (world record at that time). Since joining Real Madrid, Bale’s popularity and net worth has swallowed. Here are the details about Gareth Bale net worth, professional record etc.
Gareth Bale Net Worth 2024
As per the reports, the net worth of Gareth Bale in the year 2024 is $145 million. Bale’s major source of income is football only. His monthly salary at Real Madrid is $2 million. His yearly salary is around $25 million. Gareth Bale also earns $9 million yearly from endorsements. He endorses brands such as Adidas, Lucozade, EA Sports and BT Sport. At present, he is one of the wealthiest footballers in the world.
Gareth Bale Early Life
Gareth Frank Bale was born 16 July 1989 in Cardiff, Wales. From a young age, Bale started playing football. When he was aged 9, he was scouted by Southampton scouts. Bale also played rugby, hockey etc. sports during school days. Welshman has always been known for his rapid speed. He ran the 100 meters sprint in 11.4 seconds at the age of 14.
Professional Career
He started his professional career with Southampton in 2007. Bale made his debut for Southampton aged 16 and became the second young player to appear for a senior team. After spending just one year at Southampton, he joined Tottenham in 2007. The winger spent 5 years at Tottenham before moving to Real Madrid in 2013. His first season at Real Madrid was plagued with injuries. The 32 years scored a solo goal against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.
Furthermore, he scored two goals in the UEFA Champions League final 2018 against Liverpool to help Real Madrid win their 13th UCL title. He joined Tottenham Hotspurs on loan in 2024. Currently, he is back at Real Madrid.
Gareth Bale Professional Record
| Years | Team | Appearances | Goals |
| 2006–2007 | Southampton | 40 | (5) |
| 2007–2013 | Tottenham Hotspur | 146 | (42) |
| 2013 – Present | Real Madrid | 174 | (81) |
| 2020–2021 | Tottenham Hotspur (loan) | 20 | (11) |
Gareth Bale Personal Life
Bale has three children with his longtime girlfriend Emma Rhys-Jones. The couple has been together since high school. In 2016, they both got engaged.