Luey Giles Explained

Luey Giles
Birth Date:4 August 2006
Birth Place:Cardiff, Wales
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Cardiff City
Clubnumber:49
Youthclubs1:Cardiff City
Years1:2024–
Clubs1:Cardiff City
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2022–2023
Nationalteam1:Wales U17
Nationalcaps1:12
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Wales U19
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:14:24, 2 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:14:57, 2 May 2024 (UTC)

Luey Giles (born 4 August 2006) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Cardiff City.

Early and personal life

Giles is from Ely, Cardiff.[1]

Career

Giles joined the academy of Cardiff City at under-9s level.[2]

On 20 April 2024, Giles made his senior debut for Cardiff City, coming off of the bench to assist fellow youngster Cian Ashford's last-minute winner over high-flying Southampton.[3] His appearance made him the tenth-youngest player to represent the club in the league, the club having to rush to find a shirt that did not include gambling sponsors.[4]

International career

In October 2023, Giles received a first international call-up for the Wales U19 squad having previously represented the under-17 team.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cardiff City's exciting crop of young talent ready to bang the door down next season. Wales Online. Francis. Bryana. 23 April 2024. 2 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Academy duo Conte and Giles impress on Championship debuts. www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. 22 April 2024. 2 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Cardiff City 2–1 Southampton: Saints automatic promotion hopes hit by Cardiff comeback. BBC Sport. 20 April 2024. 2 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Tonight's Cardiff City news as debutant in late shirt scramble and Ashford reveals 'dream'. Wales Online. Williams. Glen. 21 April 2024. 2 May 2024.
  5. Web site: International Bluebirds October Call-Ups. www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. 10 October 2023. 2 May 2024.
  6. Web site: Cymru MU19 squad announced for UEFA U19 Euro qualifying round fixtures. faw.cymru. 5 October 2023. 2 May 2024.