2013
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.
Football player and manager history
Gareth Bale
Explore 5 football history records associated with Gareth Bale, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
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 May 24th
Champions League Final Extra-Time Goal
Heads Real Madrid in front during extra time against Atletico Madrid.
2018 May 26th
Champions League Final Bicycle Kick
Scores an overhead kick shortly after coming on as Real Madrid defeat Liverpool in the Champions League final.
2018 May 26th
Champions League Final Bicycle Kick
Scores an overhead kick shortly after entering as a substitute and later adds another goal.