Welsh midfielder who played for Arsenal, Juventus and Rangers, known for scoring winning goals in FA Cup finals and helping Wales reach Euro 2016 semi-finals
Aaron James Ramsey was born on 26 December 1990 in Caerphilly, Wales, and was a promising rugby player as a schoolboy, representing Caerphilly RFC's youth programme and drawing interest from rugby league scouts, before choosing to focus on football after joining Cardiff City's academy. He was also Welsh Schools' pentathlon champion in 2005, reflecting broader athletic talent beyond just football. Ramsey made his professional debut for Cardiff City in 2007 before Arsenal signed him in 2008 as an 17-year-old, one of the most highly rated teenage midfielders in Britain at the time. His development was significantly interrupted in February 2010, when he suffered a horrific double leg fracture in a match against Stoke City, an injury that required extensive rehabilitation before he could return to full fitness. Ramsey fought back from that setback to become one of Arsenal's most important players, scoring the winning goals in both the 2014 and 2017 FA Cup finals — a rare distinction for delivering match-winning contributions in multiple cup finals for the same club. He spent 11 seasons at Arsenal before moving to Juventus in 2019, winning further domestic honours in Italy. Ramsey earned over 80 caps for Wales, captaining his country and playing a central role in Wales's unexpected run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016, the country's best major tournament performance in decades. He later had spells at Rangers, Nice, and returned to Cardiff City before retiring, and briefly took charge of Cardiff as caretaker manager in 2025.
Scoring winning goals in 2014 and 2017 FA Cup finals
He ended Arsenal's nine-year trophy drought by scoring the extra-time winner in the 2014 FA Cup final against Hull City.
Did You Know?How They Played
Box-to-box midfielder with excellent timing for late runs into the penalty area
Lasting Impact
Key figure in Arsenal's FA Cup success and Wales' Euro 2016 campaign
Career Honours
- FA Cup 3x
- Serie A 2020
- FA Cup 2014
- FA Cup 2015
- FA Cup 2017
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff City | 2006–2008 | — | 16 | 1 |
| Arsenal | 2008–2019 | £4.8m | 262 | 40 |
| Nottingham Forest | 2010–2011 | loan | 5 | 0 |
| Cardiff City | 2011–2011 | loan | 6 | 1 |
| Juventus | 2019–2022 | Free transfer | 49 | 5 |
| Rangers | 2022–2022 | loan | 7 | 2 |
| Nice | 2022–2023 | — | 27 | 1 |
| Cardiff City | 2023–2025 | — | 21 | 3 |
| UNAM | 2025–2025 | — | 6 | 1 |
 Wales | — | — | 86 | 21 |