Aaron Ramsey profile
Name
Aaron Ramsey
Born
December 26, 1990
Caerphilly, Wales
Position
Midfielder
Squad Number
16
Previous Club(s)
Cardiff City
Joined Arsenal
June 13, 2008
Arsenal Debut
FC Twente (a)
Champions League
August 13, 2008
Won 2-0
First Arsenal Goal
Fenerbahce (a)
Champions League
October 21, 2008
Won 5-2
Technically sound and assured in possession, Aaron is one of the most promising young players in Britain and is guaranteed a warm welcome among Arsenal's fans after turning down Manchester United to join the Gunners in June.
Aaron is the youngest player to represent Wales at Under-21 level and, although just 17, has also been called up to the full national squad. Aaron was called up for friendly international matches in Iceland and Holland last season but was an unused substitute on both occasions.
The young midfielder progressed through the youth ranks at Cardiff City and also became the youngest ever player to represent the Bluebirds, coming on as a substitute in a League match against Hull City on April 28, 2007, at just 16 years 124 days, breaking the previous record set by John Toshack.
Aaron made a total of 22 appearances for Cardiff and came off the bench during their FA Cup Final defeat against Portsmouth at Wembley in May. He regularly played wide for Cardiff but prefers to play centrally and impressed in that role during pre-season.
MY YEAR
May
After almost the whole season on the fringes of the Arsenal first-team, Aaron finally made his full Premier League debut in May when he started in central midfield against Portsmouth on Saturday 2nd. In addition the young Welshman featured in three of the other four squads in the month.
April
Aaron didn’t make a first-team appearance in April but was named among the substitutes in half of the month’s fixtures. The teenager’s highlight came while on international duty, when he made his first competitive start for Wales on April 1 in their clash with Germany at the Millennium Stadium.
March
Aaron only made one appearance during March, replacing Emmanuel Eboue after 67 minutes of Arsenal’s 3-1 victory at West Brom. During the month, the Rugby Union Six Nations tournament was played. And, because of Aaron’s passion for rugby, we asked him about the tournament. “They are very passionate about their rugby in Wales and the Six Nations is a big occasion for them,” he said. “I enjoy watching them, I enjoy rugby and I give my support to Wales.”
16. Aaron Ramsey - Full Arsenal Record
| Prem Lge | Europe | FA Cup | Lge Cup | C. Shield | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl | Ap | Gl |
| 2008-2009 | 1+8 | 0 | 4+2 | 1 | 2+2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10+12 | 1 |
| Totals | 1+8 | 0 | 4+2 | 1 | 2+2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10+12 | 1 |
Key:
- Prem Lge = Barclays Premier League
- C. Shield = Community Shield
- Europe = UEFA Champions League
- Ap = Appearances
- FA Cup = FA Cup sponsored by E-on
- Gl = Goals Scored
- Lge Cup = Carling Cup
Aaron Ramsey - News
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Thu, Jul 2, 2009
Maturing Ramsey delighted with new deal -
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
Ramsey signs a new long-term contract -
Wed, Apr 1, 2009
Ramsey - The Welsh stars I watched as a boy -
Thu, Mar 19, 2009
TV Online: Ramsey on the Six Nations rugby -
Fri, Mar 6, 2009
Ramsey - I will learn from Cardiff reunion -
Tue, Feb 24, 2009
Patient Ramsey ready to fight for his place -
Fri, Jan 23, 2009
Ramsey - I'll have mixed emotions on Sunday -
Tue, Jan 20, 2009
Wenger - I was right to take chance on Ramsey -
Mon, Jan 12, 2009
TV Online Free Video: Ramsey interview -
Wed, Jan 7, 2009
Wenger - Patience is a virtue for Ramsey
