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Aaron Ramsey

Aaron Ramsey is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Aaron Ramsey is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is best known for his spells with Cardiff City, Arsenal, Juventus and the Wales national team. He announced his retirement from football on 7 April 2026.

Early life and club career

Ramsey was born in Caerphilly, Wales, and came through the Cardiff City system. He made his senior breakthrough at Cardiff before moving to Arsenal in 2008, where he became a major first-team player.

Arsenal and Juventus years

At Arsenal, Ramsey was part of a successful cup-winning side and scored the winning goal in the 2014 and 2017 FA Cup finals. He later joined Juventus and added Serie A and Coppa Italia honours to his career.

International career with Wales

Ramsey was a regular for Wales over many years and appeared at major international tournaments. He also served as captain for Wales during parts of his international career.

Later career and retirement

After Juventus, Ramsey had spells with Rangers, Nice, Cardiff City and Pumas UNAM. He announced his retirement from professional football on 7 April 2026.

Key facts

  • Ramsey began his senior career with Cardiff City and later joined Arsenal in 2008.
  • He won multiple FA Cups with Arsenal, including scoring in the 2014 and 2017 finals.
  • He moved to Juventus in 2019 and won domestic honours in Italy.
  • Ramsey was a long-time Wales international and served as captain at times.
  • He announced his retirement from football in April 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Aaron Ramsey?
Aaron Ramsey is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs including Cardiff City, Arsenal and Juventus.
When was Aaron Ramsey born?
He was born on 26 December 1990 in Caerphilly, Wales.
Which clubs did Aaron Ramsey play for?
His senior clubs included Cardiff City, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Juventus, Rangers, Nice, Cardiff City again and Pumas UNAM.
What honours did Aaron Ramsey win with Arsenal?
He won the FA Cup three times with Arsenal and scored the winning goals in the 2014 and 2017 finals.
Did Aaron Ramsey play for Wales?
Yes. He was a long-serving Wales international and also captained the national team at times.
When did Aaron Ramsey retire?
He announced his retirement from football on 7 April 2026.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Ramsey
    Supports: Retirement date and broad career overview.
  2. OGC Nice — https://www.ogcnice.com/en/fiche/4065/aaron-ramsey.html
    Supports: Date/place of birth, position, club history, Wales caps and international summary.
  3. Arsenal FC — https://www.arsenal.com/historic/players/aaron-ramsey
    Supports: Birth details, Arsenal debut, previous clubs, and FA Cup-winning goals.
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/aaron-ramsey/profil/spieler/50057
    Supports: Career chronology, position, and club history.