Player of the Year
Bale is voted Footballer of the Year by the writers following a string of remarkable long-range goals and match-winning displays for Tottenham.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Gareth Bale Biography and Timeline
Follow Gareth Bale through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Gareth Bale, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2013–2018Years on this page
2013
Transfer to Real Madrid
Real Madrid completes the signing of Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur. A record-setting fee secured the Welsh winger after his spectacular final season at Tottenham.
2014
Champions League Final Extra-Time Goal
Heads Real Madrid in front during extra time against Atletico Madrid.
2018
Champions League Final Bicycle Kick
Scores an overhead kick shortly after coming on as Real Madrid defeat Liverpool in the Champions League final.
Champions League Final Bicycle Kick
Scores an overhead kick shortly after entering as a substitute and later adds another goal.
Records, sources and methodology
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