Joe Ledley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joe Ledley
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 23, 1987(1987-01-23)
Age	37
Birthplace	Cardiff
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Wales
Horoscope	Capricorn

Joe Ledley Biography

Joe Ledley is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on January 23, 1987 in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. Welsh midfielder who twice was awarded The Wales Club Player of the Year by Cardiff City. He was a part of Celtic FC before joining Crystal Palace in 2014. In 2017 He was signed by Derby County.

In 2012, he was with He was joined by Fraser Forster on Celtic FC in 2012. on Celtic FC in 2012.

Ledley’s first call-up to the Wales under-21 squad came midway through the 2004–05 season. At 17 he had begun to play in Cardiff City’s first team and by the end of the season he had earned three under-21 caps, still only aged 18. His manager at Cardiff Lennie Lawrence said that he expected Ledley to be getting a full Wales call-up very shortly. In May, Wales manager John Toshack, when talking about the impact of captain Ryan Giggs retiring, said that he was hopeful for the future because Ledley along with other left-sided youngsters Gareth Bale and Lewin Nyatanga were all very talented players who could play for the national team for years to come.

Ledley was called into the first team during the 2004–05 season, while still only 17. He made his debut in the League Cup, on 21 September 2004, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute in a 4–1 win over Milton Keynes Dons He made his league debut the next month, on 16 October, in a 2–0 win over Rotherham United, again coming on as a substitute. Three days later he had his first start for the club in a 1–1 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion, he had several chances to score during the match including a header that hit the woodwork. After the match, Cardiff’s goalscorer, Lee Bullock said that Ledley had been brilliant in his first start; creating chances as well as having some himself. Manager Lennie Lawrence said that he thought Ledley hadn’t been fazed at all by the occasion and didn’t look like he was making his debut. Ledley’s first goal for Cardiff came, on 2 November, in a 4–1 victory over West Ham. He brought the ball down from a cross before beating the keeper, Stephen Bywater, with a right foot drive. After this match Ledley’s manager and teammates were again full of praise for the youngster. Striker Paul Parry said that Ledley’s goal was brilliant and with the way he had been playing, creating so many chances for himself, it was no surprise that he had got his first goal. Manager Lawrence also said that he was impressed with other aspects of Ledley’s play. He thought that Ledley had shown incredible maturity during the match, saying that Ledley had, “an old head on a young pair of shoulders”. He was also impressed with Ledley’s positional play, pointing out how Ledley had tracked back late in the match to cut out a scoring opportunity for West Ham United, when other defenders hadn’t seen the danger.

There are two children, Layla and Reeva, along with the wife Ruby.

Joe Ledley Net Worth

Joe Ledley is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joe Ledley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He first joined Cardiff City’s Cardiff City youth system at age 9 years old. He made his debut as a senior for Cardiff City in 2004 and continued to play to 2010.

He joined the Wales national team in the year 2005.

Joseph Christopher Ledley (born 23 January 1987) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for A-League club Newcastle Jets and the Wales national team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Joe Ledley Dating?

According to our records, Joe Ledley married to Ruby Ledley. As of December 1, 2023, Joe Ledley’s is not dating anyone.

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Ledley scored in the first match of the 2006–07 season, the opener in a 2–1 win over Barnsley. He then scored several weeks later, as Cardiff City beat fellow promotion contenders Birmingham City, 2–0, to move top of the table. At this match Cardiff City had a full stadium, 20,000 fans, for the first time in over 45 years. This signalled their growing momentum in the league and the belief within the club that they were able to get promoted. Ledley was identified as one of the key players in Cardiff City’s team, his pace on the left wing being vital to their tenacious style of play. On 25 September, Ledley scored in a 3–0 win over Southend United to confirm Cardiff’s status as early season favourites. Cardiff entered the FA Cup at the third round and drew Tottenham Hotspur. The match ended 0–0 but Ledley had an excellent chance to put Cardiff City in the lead after 55 miuntes, he got on the end of a cross but hit his shot just over the bar. The match went to a replay and Tottenham Hotspur won 4–0 at White Hart Lane on 17 January. On 2 February Ledley suffered a hamstring injury in a 2–0 win over Barnsley. At the end of the season he picked up the Football League goal of the season award for his strike against Barnsley.

Facts & Trivia

Joe Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Joe Ledley celebrates birthday on January 23 of every year.

At the start of Ledley’s career he was generally played as a left winger. However, since the 2008–09 season, he has been used more in the centre.

Is Joe Ledley retired?

On 14 November 2021, Ledley announced his retirement from football.

When did Joe Ledley leave Celtic?

The end of his Celtic chapter when it came in January 2014 was a painful one for Ledley. He revealed that it broke his heart to call time on his Celtic career as he signed for English Premier League side Crystal Palace in a deal worth £1 million.

How old is Joe Ledley?

35 years (January 23, 1987)

Where did Joe Ledley grow up?

“Me and Wayne have known each other since Under-14s at Wales,” Ledley says. “We’ve just respected each other from the day we met. And a lot of his family know my family from growing up in Fairwater, Cardiff.

Is Joe Ledley married?

Ruby Ledley