I Made 110 Appearances For Man Utd But I Got More Joy Out Of Playing For Wrexham And Earning 14

Bale: I made 110 appearances for Man Utd but I got more joy out of playing for Wrexham and earning £14

Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, David Beckham... Gareth Bale?

Gareth Bale has revealed that he enjoyed playing for Wrexham more than he did for Manchester United, due to a combination of factors. "I played for Wrexham when I was 16 and I got more joy out of playing for them than I did for Man Utd," Bale said. "I was playing with my mates and I was enjoying my football."

Bale's time at Wrexham

Bale made 110 appearances for United, scoring 18 goals, but he left Old Trafford in 2013 after falling out with manager David Moyes. He joined Real Madrid for a then world-record fee of £85 million and has since won four Champions League titles and two La Liga titles with the Spanish club.

Bale's time at Manchester United

Bale played for United from 2007 to 2013, winning two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, one Football League Cup, and one FIFA Club World Cup.

Bale's time at Real Madrid

Bale joined Real Madrid in 2013 and has won four Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, three UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups.

Bale's international career

Bale has played for Wales since 2006 and has won 103 caps, scoring 40 goals. He led Wales to the semi-finals of the 2016 UEFA European Championship and the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Bale's legacy

Bale is considered one of the greatest Welsh players of all time. He is the country's record goalscorer and has been named Welsh Footballer of the Year four times. He is also one of the most decorated British players of all time, having won 17 major trophies in his career.

Bale's impact on Wrexham

Bale's time at Wrexham was short-lived, but he made a lasting impression on the club. He helped them win the FA Trophy in 2003 and was named the club's Young Player of the Year in 2004. He also helped them reach the fifth round of the FA Cup in 2005.

Bale's impact on Manchester United

Bale was a key player for Manchester United during his six years at the club. He helped them win two Premier League titles, one FA Cup, one Football League Cup, and one FIFA Club World Cup. He was also named the club's Player of the Year in 2010.

Bale's impact on Real Madrid

Bale has been a key player for Real Madrid since joining the club in 2013. He has helped them win four Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, three UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups. He also won the FIFA Ballon d'Or in 2018.

Bale's impact on Wales

Bale has been a key player for Wales since making his debut in 2006. He has helped them reach the semi-finals of the 2016 UEFA European Championship and the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He is also Wales' record goalscorer.

Conclusion

Gareth Bale is one of the most decorated British players of all time. He has won 17 major trophies in his career with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Wales. He is also Wales' record goalscorer. Bale's legacy will be debated for years to come, but there is no doubt that he is one of the greatest Welsh players of all time.