Rhys Weston

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rhys Weston
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 27, 1980(1980-10-27)
Age	44
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	London
Horoscope	Libra

Rhys Weston Biography

Rhys Weston is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on October 27, 1980 in London, United Kingdom. Rhys David Weston, born 27 October 1980 in Wales, is a former professional footballer from the country who was a defender. He was a seven-time representative of the Welsh national football team during his career.

Arsene Anders, Arsenal manager, told Weston that he wasn’t likely to make it at Premier League level. Weston signed for Cardiff City in November 2000 for a fee PS300,000. The Welsh football club, which plays in the English football league system was in the basement division. They had ambitions to be promoted after a financial investment by Sam Hammam who wanted to sign young Welsh players. Weston made his Ninian Park debut against Lincoln City on 22 November. He had switched from being a central defender to a fullback under Cardiff manager Alan Cork. The club finished second to Brighton & Hove Albion after he played 31 more games.

Weston then went into an under-21 side that fared poorly in the qualifying round of the 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. The Welsh team drew one and lost nine, Weston played in four of these games. On 1 September he played in a 4–1 defeat to Belarus. On 6 October he played in a 2–0 defeat to Norway, four days later he played in a 2–1 defeat to Poland. On 23 March 2001, he was part of a Wales side that lost 1–0 to Armenia. Following the defeat, he was one of four players, including Cardiff teammates Lee Kendall and Kevin Aherne- Evans, who returned to the squad hotel late after being allowed to go out for a drink. All four were sent home early from the squad.

Having been reprimanded by Wales manager Mark Hughes, Weston was excluded from Welsh senior and youth squads for one year, eventually returning to the senior squad in March 2002. His next call-up for the senior team was for a friendly with Croatia on 21 August 2002. He was a 60th-minute substitute for Darren Barnard, the game finished 1–1. He earned three caps in the UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying group stage. He played the last 20 minutes of a 2–0 win over Azerbaijan on 20 November 2002, coming on for Mark Delaney. His first senior start came on 12 February 2003, a 2–2 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina, he played 60 minutes before being substituted for Matthew Jones. He also played in 10 September 2003 game with Finland; 72 minutes into the Finland game he was taken off for Andy Johnson and watched from the bench as the game finished 1–1, the draw was enough to book Wales a play–off match against Russia.

Weston was born in England and represented England at the schoolboy and under-16 level. His father, Caerphilly in South Wales, also qualifies him to play for Wales. He was called up to the Welsh senior team in May 2000. However, he remained on the bench during a 3-0 loss to Brazil. His second senior cap was against Portugal on June 2, 2000. Wales lost 3-0. He was Gareth Roberts’ late replacement.

Rhys Weston Net Worth

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

Weston was a youth Arsenal player. He joined the club when he was eleven years old after being spotted representing Surrey county at county level. Arsene Inger brought Weston on at half-time to replace Oleh Luzhny. Ashley Cole made his Arsenal debut that day. On 14 May 2000, at St James’s Park, his first start was made. After 67 minutes, he was replaced by Brian McGovern. Newcastle United won 4-2. This was the last league match of the season, and neither team had anything but pride. This was his first appearance in the top flight of English football. Highbury was his first and only senior match. It was a 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town during the League Cup third round. After 74 minutes, he was removed to make Lee Canoville’s debut.

He was a graduate of Arsenal Academy and made one league appearance during the 1999-2000 season before signing with Cardiff City. He was a Cardiff City player for six years, playing in cup and league games. This helped them get two promotions, as they rose from fourth to second tier English football. He was released by the club in 2006. He travelled to Norway to sign for Viking FK. However, he played only one game. He returned to England in 2007 after spells at Walsall, Port Vale and other clubs. In 2010, he moved to Dundee, Scotland and led the team to second place in the First Division. He joined Icelandic club KR Reykjavik in May 2012. He signed for Malaysian team Sabah FA five months later. In July 2013, he returned to England to play for AFC Wimbledon. He was then loaned to Sutton United in January 2014. Wimbledon released him upon his return, and he retired from professional football.

Although born in England, he chose to represent Wales at international level, making his debut for the senior squad in a friendly against Portugal in June 2000.

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In July 2010, Weston signed a one-year contract with Dundee, following a trial with Motherwell. He had been searching for a transfer to a Scottish club for two years in order to be closer to his wife and son. After making his debut in a 2–0 victory over Montrose, he went on to make 32 appearances in his first season in Scotland in which Dundee would have finished just one point short of the First Division champions, Dunfermline Athletic, but instead finished in sixth place following a 25-point deduction for entering administration. Despite reported interest from Scottish Premier League sides, he signed a new one-year deal at the end of the season. He was appointed as captain for the start of the 2011–12 season by manager Barry Smith. He led the “Dark Blues” to a second-place finish, as Ross County ran away with the title, before leaving Dens Park in May.

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In July 2013, Weston went on trial with League Two side AFC Wimbledon, and scored a goal in the “Dons” first friendly of the 2013–14 season, a 2–2 draw with Conference side Dartford at Princes Park on 6 July. He played the full ninety minutes in the “Dons” next friendly, a 2–0 win over Northern Premier League Premier Division side F.C. United of Manchester at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on 13 July. Weston came on as a second-half substitute in AFC Wimbledon’s third pre–season game of the 2013–14 season, a 1–1 home draw against Championship side Charlton Athletic on 18 July. Three days later, Weston made his fourth friendly appearance for “The Dons” and played the full match as they beat Isthmian League Division One South side Walton Casuals 1–0 away at Waterside Stadium. Weston played in the “Dons” final pre–season game of the 2013–14 season, a 3–0 defeat to Italian Lega Pro Seconda Divisione/A side S.S.D. Monza 1912 at the Stadio Brianteo on 27 July 2013. Following Weston playing in all but one of the “Dons” pre–season games, manager Neal Ardley revealed he was hoping to sign Weston to a deal with AFC Wimbledon and on 7 August 2013, AFC Wimbledon confirmed the signing of Weston with Ardley praising Weston’s desire to earn a contract with his dedication to the cause during pre–season.