Ramsey, Giggs and Bale: How many other Welsh Premier League heroes can you name?

As Aaron Ramsey bids farewell to Arsenal and English football after eight long years, here is a quick look at some other Welshmen who are popular among the British fans.
As Aaron Ramsey bids farewell to Arsenal and English football after eight long years, here is a quick look at some other Welshmen who were popular among the British fans. (Photos | Agencies)
As Aaron Ramsey bids farewell to Arsenal and English football after eight long years, here is a quick look at some other Welshmen who were popular among the British fans. (Photos | Agencies)
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AARON RAMSEY: The 28-year-old, who joined from Cardiff in 2008, won three FA Cups during his time at Emirates Stadium with Arsenal, scoring the winning goal in both the 2014 final against Hull and 2017 final against Chelsea. Ramsey, who is the club's highest scoring central midfielder with 64 goals, will now join Italian giants Juventus on a free-transfer window. (Photo | Twitter)
AARON RAMSEY: The 28-year-old, who joined from Cardiff in 2008, won three FA Cups during his time at Emirates Stadium with Arsenal, scoring the winning goal in both the 2014 final against Hull and 2017 final against Chelsea. Ramsey, who is the club's highest scoring central midfielder with 64 goals, will now join Italian giants Juventus on a free-transfer window. (Photo | Twitter)
RYAN GIGGS: Since making his Manchester United debut as a 17-year-old in 1991, Giggs went on to become a club legend and United's record appearance holder. By the time he hung his boots, he had played 963 games for the Red Devils across all competitions, scoring 168 times. (Photo | AP)
RYAN GIGGS: Since making his Manchester United debut as a 17-year-old in 1991, Giggs went on to become a club legend and United's record appearance holder. By the time he hung his boots, he had played 963 games for the Red Devils across all competitions, scoring 168 times. (Photo | AP)
GARETH BALE: One of the fastest footballers of the current generation, Bale spent seven seasons with the Spurs before joining Real Madrid in 2013. But Southampton was his first English side, for whom he debuted on April 17, 2006, at the age of 16. It only took him an year to earn a move to the London side where he gradually evolved into a top-tier forward. (Photo | AP)
GARETH BALE: One of the fastest footballers of the current generation, Bale spent seven seasons with the Spurs before joining Real Madrid in 2013. But Southampton was his first English side, for whom he debuted on April 17, 2006, at the age of 16. It only took him an year to earn a move to the London side where he gradually evolved into a top-tier forward. (Photo | AP)
GARY SPEED: One of the most impactful Welsh players to play the game in the British soil, Gary passed away in 2011 at the age of 42. A versatile midfielder known for his astonishing ability to hit the target with the head,  he represented four different Premier League clubs – Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers – during a distinguishable 22-year club career. He won the only major honour of his career, the Football League championship with Leeds in 1991-92, the last season before the formation of the Premier League. (Photo | AP)
GARY SPEED: One of the most impactful Welsh players to play the game in the British soil, Gary passed away in 2011 at the age of 42. A versatile midfielder known for his astonishing ability to hit the target with the head, he represented four different Premier League clubs – Leeds United, Everton, Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers – during a distinguishable 22-year club career. He won the only major honour of his career, the Football League championship with Leeds in 1991-92, the last season before the formation of the Premier League. (Photo | AP)
CRAIG BELLAMY: The forward tied his boots for Coventry City, Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, West Ham United and Manchester City before finally returning to his childhood hub Cardiff City. He successfully led the side to a Premier League promotion, ahead of announcing his retirement in 2013. The football pundit, who works with Sky Sports presently, received the skipper's armband from Giggs following his international retirement in 2007. (Photo |  AP)
CRAIG BELLAMY: The forward tied his boots for Coventry City, Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool, West Ham United and Manchester City before finally returning to his childhood hub Cardiff City. He successfully led the side to a Premier League promotion, ahead of announcing his retirement in 2013. The football pundit, who works with Sky Sports presently, received the skipper's armband from Giggs following his international retirement in 2007. (Photo | AP)
JAMES COLLINS: The centre-back, at 35, is still not done after two Premier League spells at West Ham either side of a three-year stint at Aston Villa. Like many others, Collins' journey also started with Cardiff at the age of 15, and after twenty years down the line is representing Ipswich Town in the third-tier league. The tough defender went on to win 51 international caps before announcing his international retirement in 2017. (Photo | AFP)
JAMES COLLINS: The centre-back, at 35, is still not done after two Premier League spells at West Ham either side of a three-year stint at Aston Villa. Like many others, Collins' journey also started with Cardiff at the age of 15, and after twenty years down the line is representing Ipswich Town in the third-tier league. The tough defender went on to win 51 international caps before announcing his international retirement in 2017. (Photo | AFP)
SIMON DAVIES: The winger started his career at Peterborough United before playing for Tottenham, Everton and Fulham. His best achievement came with the Lilywhites, when the team earned the runners-up medal during the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League. Davies made more than 350 appearances at senior club level in England, along with earning 58 caps for the Welsh national team. (Photo | AFP)
SIMON DAVIES: The winger started his career at Peterborough United before playing for Tottenham, Everton and Fulham. His best achievement came with the Lilywhites, when the team earned the runners-up medal during the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League. Davies made more than 350 appearances at senior club level in England, along with earning 58 caps for the Welsh national team. (Photo | AFP)
ROBBIE SAVAGE: Kicking-off his career as a striker in the Manchester United youth team, Robbie made his name in England as a defensive midfielder with four different clubs - Leicester City, Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County. He shook the net for a total of 37 times from a total of 537 appearances and was part of the iconic Leicester side managed by Martin O'Neill, who won the League Cup and hence a EPL promotion. (Photo | AFP)
ROBBIE SAVAGE: Kicking-off his career as a striker in the Manchester United youth team, Robbie made his name in England as a defensive midfielder with four different clubs - Leicester City, Birmingham City, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County. He shook the net for a total of 37 times from a total of 537 appearances and was part of the iconic Leicester side managed by Martin O'Neill, who won the League Cup and hence a EPL promotion. (Photo | AFP)
DANNY COLLINS: The former Stoke City, Sunderland centre-back is currently on a loan at League Two club Grimsby Town. The veteran has made over 400 appearances across various English sides but is best known for his tenure with Sunderland, where he won 149 caps. Roy Keane's mentorship sealed his position in the playing-eleven during the 2006-07 season and the Lads lifted the championship at the end of the season. (Photo | AP)
DANNY COLLINS: The former Stoke City, Sunderland centre-back is currently on a loan at League Two club Grimsby Town. The veteran has made over 400 appearances across various English sides but is best known for his tenure with Sunderland, where he won 149 caps. Roy Keane's mentorship sealed his position in the playing-eleven during the 2006-07 season and the Lads lifted the championship at the end of the season. (Photo | AP)

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