While the sport many might associate Wales with is rugby, football also forms a key part of the nation’s sporting landscape. In 2022, the
rose to 47 percent, possibly inspired by the men’s national team qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1958. Meanwhile, participation is also strong, with football being the
. As a result, the sport plays a major role in national life, and contributes a significant amount to the country’s economy: by 2026, the
Who are the greatest Welsh football players of all time?
A number of greats have played for Wales over the years, with Ian Rush and Mark Hughes ranking among the
top scorers for the Welsh national football team. However, some have argued that Gareth Bale is the greatest British footballer of all time, and there is certainly a case to be made - the
number of trophies won by Gareth Bale throughout his career is substancial. Bale also has the
most appearances for the Welsh national football team, and impressed at club level for both Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur.
Which are the most valuable Welsh football teams?
When looking at the
Welsh football clubs with the highest market value, Cardiff City and Swansea City ranked highest, with a combined value of nearly 80 million euros. However, star quality is not limited to these two clubs – in 2021, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought Wrexham AFC, who played in the fifth tier of English football at the time. Since then, the
average attendance at Wrexham matches has grown significantly, with the celebrity owners investing a significant amount of time and money in the club.
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