Full Name: Gareth Frank Bale
Date of Birth: July 16, 1989
Place of Birth: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Nationality: Welsh
Current Club: Real Madrid
Gareth Bale’s Salary: £600,000 per week
Gareth Bale’s Net Worth: US$145 million
First senior club appearance: April 17, 2006 v Millwall
First senior international appearance: May 27,2006 v Trinidad and Tobago
German sports giant Adidas often targets some of the biggest names in world football. After Bale’s maxbet indonesia big-money move to Real Madrid in 2013, the company signed him up on a six-year deal in 2014. The Welsh star earned £20m per year up until 2020, when the contract came to an end.
Nissan
The Japanese automobile company signed a deal with Bale in 2016, making him one of its global brand ambassadors. The deal included lending images of the Welshman to Nissan’s campaign called the “the Engineers of Excitement”. The exact terms of the agreement and the financial details were not released.
Konami
Konami signed a deal with Bale in 2016, as per which he would feature on the game cover of UEFA EURO 2016, which was an expansion of Pro Evolution Soccer 2016.
Foot Locker
The American sportswear company entered into an agreement to make Gareth Bale its brand ambassador in March 2016. The two parties agreed to a one-year agreement, as per which Bale would work with the company on various branding initiatives and projects. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
BT Sport
BT Sport, one of the leading sports networks in the UK, signed Bale in 2013, around the time he made his big-money move to Real Madrid. The deal between the two parties was for three years, as per which Bale would appear in adverts for the company and make guest appearances on certain shows.
Lucozade
Lucozade is an energy drink company that signed Gareth Bale as its brand ambassador in 2013 alongside Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The company launched a campaign worth £4m to highlight its sports drinks’ effect on athlete performance. Bale made appearances in the ad campaigns to support this message.
Duracell
Although not a direct sponsor of Bale, Duracell sponsors the Welshman’s Ellevens Esports team. Duracell is a battery manufacturing company based in the US and is the first official sponsor of Bale’s esports team. The company’s logo appeared on the team’s shirts in 2021.
SWG Construction
SWG Construction has worked with Bale as recently as October 2021. One of the latest happenings of their partnership involved the construction of a mini-golf course for the footballer. Bale also has been posting on his social media, tagging the construction company.
Altitude Masks
The Real Madrid star also endorses Altitude Masks, a company that manufactures fitness masks that improve lung capacity and oxygen efficiency. The footballer has featured in the brand’s ad campaigns.
Taylor Made
Gareth Bale’s love for golf is precisely where this partnership with Taylor Made stems from. He was caught showing off his customised golf kit specially made by Taylor Made as recent as April 2022 on his Instagram.
Wish Shopping
Bale was in an agreement with Wish Shopping. In 2019, Bale was seen advertising for the company. The advert also featured Brazilian star Neymar, who had also been snapped up by the company.
EA Sports
In 2013, Gareth Bale was announced as a brand ambassador for EA sports. He featured along with Lionel Messi on the cover of FIFA 14.
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Ellevens E-sports
In 2020, Bale launched his very own esports team, which consist of some of the finest pro esports athletes. Ellevens have enjoyed some early success by finishing second in the FIFAe Club World Cup.
Rowbots
Rowbots is a special gym that was introduced by Gareth Bale in 2019. The gym specifically focuses on only one form of training, rowing techniques. Bale uses this form of training during his off-season and believes that it works nearly every muscle in the body.
Gareth Bale’s Notable achievements
LaLiga winner: 2016-17, 2019-20
UEFA Champions League winner: 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18
Copa del Rey winner: 2013-14
Supercopa de España winner: 2017
UEFA Super Cup winner: 2014, 2016, 2017
FIFA Club World Cup winner: 2014, 2017, 2018
Gareth Bale’s Individual achievements
PFA Young Player of the Year: 2012-13
Premier League Player of the Season: 2012-13
Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Year: 2012-13
UEFA Team of the Year: 2011, 2013
UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2015-16
Welsh Footballer of the Year: 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Premier League Player of the Month: April 2010, January 2012, February 2013
PFA Team of the Year: 2006-07 Championship, 2010-11 Premier League, 2011-12 Premier League, 2012-13 Premier League
FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2018
