Introduction to Gareth Bale’s Career Goals
Gareth Bale is a professional soccer player who currently plays for Real Madrid, having come to the team from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013. For a decade, Bale has been a prolific goal scorer everywhere he’s gone, from his days as a youth player in Wales, to his time at Tottenham. In this article, we will take a look at how many goals Bale has scored throughout his career.
Youth Career Goals
Bale has been playing at the highest levels of soccer for a long time. Here is a breakdown of his career goals by age group and team:
- Under 17s
- Southampton – 12 Goals
- Wales U17 – 4 Goals
- Under 19s
- Southampton – 5 Goals
- Under 21s
- Southampton – 5 Goals
- Tottenham Hotspur – 9 Goals
Premier League Goals
Bale was signed by Tottenham Hotspur in 2007, where he quickly became a first-team player. In his six full seasons with the London club, he scored an impressive 55 goals in 203 matches.
Real Madrid Goals
In 2013, Bale joined Real Madrid for a record-breaking transfer fee of €100 million. He has proven to be worth every penny, as he has continued to be a prolific goal scorer with his new club. In seven seasons, Bale has scored an impressive 74 goals in 208 appearances.
International Goals
Bale has also been a significant contributor for his national team, Wales. In 80 appearances for Wales, Bale has scored an impressive 33 goals.
Total Goals
When we combine all of the goals Bale has scored in his youth, club and international career, the total comes to an impressive 167 goals in just 495 matches.
Conclusion
Gareth Bale has been a goal-scoring machine since he began playing soccer professionally. With 167 goals in just 495 matches, he has proven to be one of the most lethal goal scorers of his time.
