Biography
Aaron Ramsey (2026)
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Who is Aaron Ramsey?
Aaron Ramsey is a former Welsh professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He represented Wales at international level and spent his club career with Cardiff City, Arsenal, Juventus, Rangers, Nice and Pumas UNAM. Ramsey retired from professional football on April 7, 2026, at the age of 35. He finished his Wales career with 86 appearances and 21 goals.
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| Full Name | Aaron James Ramsey |
| Date Of Birth | December 26, 1990 |
| Birth Place | Caerphilly, United Kingdom |
| Parent(s) | Jacqueline Pardo Erasmo Vidal |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Spouse | Colleen Rowland |
| Age | 35 years |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Children | 2 |
| Net Worth | US $6 million |
Bio
The footballer’s full name is Aaron James Ramsey. He was born on 26 December 1990 in Caerphilly, Wales, to his mother, Mariene Ramsey, and his father, Kevin Ramsey. He grew up alongside his brother, Josh Ramsey, who is a year younger than him. Aaron Ramsey was 35 years old when he announced his retirement in April 2026.
Nationality and Physical Stats
Aaron Ramsey is Welsh and represented Wales throughout his senior international career. He is a devoted Christian and follows Christianity as his religion. Besides this, he stands at the height of 5 feet and 8 inches (1.78m/178cms) tall and weighs around 76kgs (167lbs).
Education
Aaron studied in the Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni situated in Caerphilly County Borough and was interested in football from a young age.
Personal Life
Aaron Ramsey married his longtime partner Colleen Rowland at Caldicot Castle in 2014. The couple have children together and have generally kept their family life private. In his retirement statement in April 2026, Ramsey thanked his wife, children and wider family for their support throughout his career.
Social
Aaron Ramsey was active on social media platforms throughout his playing career. His Instagram account (@aaronramsey) has over 4.4 million followers, and his Twitter/X account (@aaronramsey) has over 3.1 million followers. His official Facebook page (@aaronramsey) reportedly has over 4.4 million likes and followers, though this should be reverified directly. He also has his own website (www.aaronramseyofficial.com), where fans can stay updated on his career highlights and more. As of April 2026, Ramsey has retired from professional football after a 20-year career spanning Cardiff City, Arsenal, Juventus, Rangers, Nice, and Pumas UNAM.
Career
Cardiff City (2006-2008)
Aaron started his football career when he played for Cardiff City in the year 2006. He appeared for a single match in the 2006-2007 season in the Championship league.
Likewise, he started his 2007-2008 season with 15 league appearances with 1 goal, 5 national cup appearances with 1 goal, and 1 league cup appearance. With this, he ended the season with 21 appearances and 2 goals.
During his time with Cardiff City, Aaron played 22 matches with 2 goals to his name.
Arsenal (2008-2019)
Aaron Ramsey transferred from Cardiff City to Arsenal on 10 June 2008 with a $6.4 million transfer payment. He started his 2008-2009 season with 9 league appearances, 4 national cup appearances, 3 league cup appearances, and 6 European cup appearances with a goal to his name. He ended the season with 22 matches played and 1 goal scored.
Likewise, he appeared for 18 league matches with 3 goals, 2 national cup matches with 1 goal, 3 league cup matches, and 6 European cup matches to end his 2009-2010 season with a total of 29 appearances and 4 goals to his name.
During the 2010-2011 season, Aaron Ramsey played 7 league matches with 1 goal and 1 national cup match to complete the season with 8 appearances and 1 goal.
During the 2011-2012 season, Aaron played 34 league matches with 2 goals, 3 national cup matches, and 7 European cup matches with 1 goal to complete the season with 44 appearances and 3 goals.
During the 2012-2013 season, Aaron played 36 league matches with 1 goal, 3 national cup matches, 1 league cup match, and 7 European cup matches with 1 goal to complete the season with 47 appearances 2 goals.
During the 2013-2014 season, Aaron played 23 league matches with 10 goals, 2 national cup matches with 1 goal, 1 league cup match, and 8 European cup matches with 5 goals to complete the season with 34 appearances 16 goals.
During the 2014-2015 season, Aaron Ramsey played 29 league matches with 6 goals, 4 national cup matches, 7 European cup matches with 3 goals, and 1 other match with 1 goal to complete the season with 41 appearances and 10 goals.
During the 2015-2016 season, Aaron played 31 league matches with 5 goals, 2 national cup matches with 1 goal, 1 league cup match, 5 European cup matches, and 1 other match to complete the season with 40 appearances and 6 goals.
During the 2016-2017 season, Aaron Ramsey played 23 league matches with 1 goal, 4 national cup matches with 3 goals, 1 league cup match, and 4 European cup matches to complete the season with 32 appearances and 4 goals.
During the 2017-2018 season, Aaron played 24 league matches with 7 goals, 2 league cup matches, and 6 European cup matches with 4 goals to complete the season with 32 appearances and 11 goals.
During the 2018-2019 season, Aaron played 28 league matches with 4 goals, 2 national cup matches, 3 league cup matches, and 7 European cup matches with 2 goals to complete his final season with Arsenal 40 appearances and 6 goals.
Aaron Ramsey finished his Arsenal career with 369 appearances and 64 goals across all competitions. He won three FA Cups with the club, scoring the winning goal in the 2014 and 2017 finals.
Nottingham Forest (2010-2011)
Aaron Ramsey was sent on loan to Nottingham Forest, and during his stay in the club, he played a total of 5 league matches.
Cardiff City (2010-2011)
Aaron Ramsey was sent on loan to his previous club, and during his stay, he played a total of 6 league matches and scored one goal.
Juventus (2019-2022)
Aaron Ramsey joined Juventus in 2019 after leaving Arsenal. During his three seasons with the Italian club, he made 70 appearances and scored six goals across competitions. He won the Serie A title in 2019-20 and the Coppa Italia in 2020-21. He left Juventus in 2022 after also spending part of his final season on loan at Rangers.
Later Career
After leaving Juventus, Ramsey joined Rangers on loan in 2022 before moving to French club Nice for the 2022-23 season. He returned to Cardiff City in 2023 for his third spell with his boyhood club. After leaving Cardiff in 2025, he joined Mexican club Pumas UNAM, where he made six league appearances and scored once. His contract with Pumas ended later in 2025.
Ramsey also briefly served as Cardiff City’s interim manager during the final three games of the 2024-25 Championship season.
International
Aaron Ramsey made his senior Wales debut in 2008 at the age of 17. He went on to earn 86 international caps and score 21 goals. He represented Wales at Euro 2016, Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Ramsey’s final appearance for Wales came in 2024 before he retired from professional football in April 2026.
Achievements
Aaron Ramsey was named in UEFA’s Euro 2016 Team of the Tournament after helping Wales reach the semi-finals. With Arsenal, he won three FA Cups and scored the winning goal in the 2014 and 2017 finals. He also won the Serie A title with Juventus in 2019-20 and the Coppa Italia in 2020-21.
Net Worth
As of 2026, following his retirement from professional football, Aaron Ramsey has an estimated net worth of around £45–55 million (approximately $57–70 million), built primarily through his contracts with Arsenal and Juventus, along with sponsorship deals and a modelling contract with Elite Model Management.
