Description
Gareth Bale
Book Summary
This book offers a comprehensive analysis of Gareth Bale's career, from his beginnings in Welsh school football to his historic signing with Real Madrid. The reader will discover the milestones that marked his career, the challenges he overcame, and the keys to his explosion as a global star. An essential work to understand the context of one of the most talked-about transfers in football history and the true value of an exceptional footballer.
What is it about?
The work covers Gareth Bale's sporting life, starting from his first steps at Whitchurch High School, where his talent with his left foot was so immense that coaches forbade him from using it to avoid overpowering his teammates. It continues with his development in the Southampton academy and his maturation process at Tottenham Hotspur under the guidance of Harry Redknapp. The book details the growth problems that almost cut his career short and reviews his great nights, such as the spectacular hat-trick at the San Siro against Inter Milan in 2010. Finally, it focuses on the 2012-2013 season, his definitive explosion as an all-around midfielder under André Villas-Boas, where he reached 26 goals in official matches and won every individual award in English football, up until his arrival at the Bernabéu.
Main Topics
- Sporting biography of Gareth Bale, from his beginnings to his signing with Real Madrid.
- Analysis of the context and figures behind the most expensive transfer in history up to that point.
- Tactical evolution of the player, from left-back to offensive all-around midfielder.
- Overcoming injuries and adversity in elite football.
- Contemporary English football and its most prominent figures.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at football fans, followers of Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur, and all those interested in the biographies of great athletes. It will also be of great interest to those who wish to understand the media and economic phenomenon that surrounds the great signings of world football.
What this book offers
- A detailed and documented account of Gareth Bale's career, from his origins to his consecration.
- Keys to understanding the evolution of a footballer who went from being a promising full-back to a global star.
- Context and analysis of one of the most impactful transfers in football history.
- Anecdotes and key moments that defined his character and his game.
Technical Data
- Author: Siguero, Santiago
- Publisher: Al Poste Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Biography & true stories, Biography: general, Diaries, letters and journals, Collection of biographies, Memoirs, True stories, Sports & outdoors, Football
- Collection: Sports Football
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2013
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 345 g
Editorial Review
A timely and well-documented biography that places the figure of Gareth Bale at the center of the debate on the value of footballers in the current market. The author manages to combine the rigor of data with an agile narrative that maintains the reader's interest, offering a complete perspective on the career of an athlete who marked an era. It is a recommended read for those looking to go beyond the headlines and know the story behind one of Real Madrid's most iconic signings.