Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional footballer |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 05/08/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Southwark, London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Ryan Bertrand
21/10/2026
Ryan Bertrand is leading a consortium led through Sloane Street Capital that has proposed an £87m minority investment in League One club AFC Wimbledon. Under the proposal, the group would acquire a 34% stake in the club's operating company, with the Dons Trust fan-ownership group retaining control. Bertrand would serve as senior football advisor if the deal is ratified, and Dons Trust members are voting until November 17.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He began in the Gillingham youth system before joining Chelsea in 2005, and he later played for several clubs including Southampton, Leicester City and Aston Villa. He announced his retirement from professional football in 2025 and has since become involved in off-field football business. |
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| Chelsea Debut | Made his first-team debut for Chelsea in April 2011 and was part of the squad that won the 2012 UEFA Champions League final. |
| England Career | Made his senior England debut in August 2012 and earned 19 caps, scoring one goal. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 179 cm |
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| Weight | 85 kg |
| Preferred Foot | Left |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | The Robert Napier School, Gillingham, Kent |
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Personal Life
| Ethnic Background | Dominican and Irish descent |
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Family
| Sibling | Harvey-Joe Bertrand (brother) |
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Career
| Youth Career | Gillingham (joined aged nine), then Chelsea from July 2005 |
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| Loan Spells | Bournemouth, Oldham Athletic, Norwich City, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Reading |
| Permanent Clubs | Chelsea, Southampton (2015), Leicester City (2021) |
| Notable Achievements | UEFA Champions League winner (2012), UEFA Europa League winner (2013), FA Cup winner, FA Community Shield winner (2022) |
| Retirement | Retired from professional football after leaving Leicester City; announced his retirement on Sky Sports News |
| Post-Retirement Role | Leading a consortium proposing a minority investment in AFC Wimbledon, with a proposed senior football advisor role |
Style Quotient
| Playing Position | Left-back, also used as a left midfielder |
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| Playing Style | Left-footed defender known for crossing and passing from the left side |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became the first player to make his Champions League debut in a final, in May 2012. | |
| 2. Norwich City fans nicknamed him 'Plastic' during his loan spell there. | |
| 3. Represented Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic football tournament. |
