Ross Barkley
Born: December 5, 1993 (age 30)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Liverpool, England
Nationality:
English
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Position: Attacking midfielder
Team: Aston Villa (no. 21)
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2005-2010 | Everton |
Senior | 2010-2018 | Everton |
→ 2012 | Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | |
→ 2013 | Leeds United (loan) | |
2018-2022 | Chelsea | |
→ 2020-2021 | Aston Villa (loan) | |
2022-2023 | Nice | |
2023-2024 | Luton Town | |
2024- | Aston Villa | |
International | 2013- | England |
Sports Mole has 1,813 articles about Ross Barkley. Articles 1 to 40:
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Preview: Columbus Crew vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's friendly clash between Columbus Crew and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 25, 15:55
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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals level of research into Reece James attributes
Enzo Maresca gave an indication into the level of research that he has conducted as Chelsea head coach during his first press conference.
Jul 24, 11:18
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Preview: Spartak Trnava vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Spartak Trnava and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 18, 16:26
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Preview: Walsall vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between Walsall and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 15, 12:42
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners confirm midfielder's loan exit with option to buy
Arsenal confirm the exit of Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan to Sevilla, who have an option to make his stay permanent.
Jul 15, 12:03
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Video: Arsenal 24-year-old arrives in Spain ahead of Gunners loan exit
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is seen arriving in Spain ahead of his loan move to Sevilla, which could become a permanent deal next year.
Jul 12, 18:27
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Netherlands vs. England: Classic contests ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final
Sports Mole looks at five classic contests between the Netherlands and England ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final.
Jul 8, 13:59
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Aston Villa 'one of three options' for £113m attacker?
Aston Villa allegedly emerge as a surprise candidate to sign a forward that has previously cost £113m.
Jul 5, 15:18
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Luton transfer news: Every confirmed signing and exit for summer 2024
Keep track of every Luton Town signing and sale during the 2024 summer transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jun 22, 01:40
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Arsenal 'told to pay £50m for in-demand Premier League midfielder'
Arsenal are reportedly told they will need to shell out £50m to secure the signature of transfer target Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa.
Jun 10, 01:44
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Aston Villa 'open talks with 24-year-old Chelsea man'
Aston Villa reportedly open talks with a 24-year-old Chelsea player who Unai Emery is 'desperate' to sign this summer.
Jun 4, 23:26
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Transfer rumours: Caoimhin Kelleher to Celtic, Arsenal teen to Rangers, Ross Barkley to Aston Villa
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours including Caoimhin Kelleher to Celtic, Ross Barkley to Aston Villa and Reuell Walters to Rangers.
Jun 4, 11:20
![Brighton & Hove Albion's Pascal Gross in action with Luton Town's Alfie Doughty on January 30, 2024 Brighton & Hove Albion's Pascal Gross in action with Luton Town's Alfie Doughty on January 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Brentford 'among Premier League clubs eyeing Luton Town playmaker'
Brentford are reportedly keen on the summer signing of Luton Town's Alfie Doughty, with a number of other Premier League clubs also targeting the left-back.
May 29, 19:27
![Aston Villa manager Unai Emery before the match on May 9, 2024 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery before the match on May 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa 'reach full agreement to re-sign 30-year-old midfielder'
Aston Villa are reportedly on the brink of signing Luton Town's Ross Barkley, with the Villans reaching a "full agreement" with the midfielder.
May 28, 18:59
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Arsenal midfielder confirms he is set to leave club this summer
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga confirms that his agent is working to find him a new club in the summer transfer window.
May 23, 17:45
![Aston Villa manager Unai Emery before the match on May 9, 2024 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery before the match on May 9, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Villa 'on brink of signing player from relegated Premier League club'
Aston Villa are reportedly on the brink of signing a player that has just been relegated with another club in the Premier League.
May 20, 16:05
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Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Season - Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer, Declan Rice
Sports Mole selects its 2023-24 Premier League Team of the Season, including Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer and Declan Rice.
May 20, 10:50
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The best Premier League games of the 2023-24 season
Sports Mole picks out the best games of the 2023-24 Premier League season, including Bournemouth's historic comeback and Chelsea's seven-goal Manchester United thriller.
May 18, 14:08
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Premier League gameweek 38: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 38, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
May 17, 16:51
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Preview: Luton Town vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Luton Town and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 17, 11:45
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West Ham United fightback leaves Luton Town survival hopes in tatters
Luton Town's Premier League survival chances are left in tatters courtesy of a 3-1 defeat to West Ham United at the London Stadium.
May 11, 16:59
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Premier League gameweek 37: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 37, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
May 10, 16:28
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Luton Town stay in bottom three with home draw against Everton
Luton Town miss the chance to move out of the Premier League relegation zone, as they draw 1-1 with Everton in Friday's clash at Kenilworth Road.
May 3, 22:01
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Premier League gameweek 36: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 36, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
May 3, 16:44
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Preview: Luton Town vs. Everton - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Premier League clash between Luton Town and Everton, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 3, 13:56
![Luton Town's Luke Berry scores against Nottingham Forest on March 16, 2024 Luton Town's Luke Berry scores against Nottingham Forest on March 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Luton Town midfielder 'attracting interest from Watford, Queens Park Rangers'
Luton Town's Luke Berry is reportedly attracting interest from Watford, Queens Park Rangers and DC United, with the 31-year-old set to become a free agent this summer.
May 1, 17:26
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Luton Town suffer relegation setback with defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Hee-Chan Hwang and Toti Gomes score in either half as Wolverhampton Wanderers secure a 2-1 victory against relegation-threatened Luton Town.
Apr 27, 17:05
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Preview: Luton Town vs. Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Luton Town and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 18, 10:23
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Manchester City move to Premier League summit with impressive home win over Luton
Manchester City rise to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 5-1 win over struggling Luton Town at the Etihad Stadium.
Apr 13, 16:54
![Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley in action during February 2024. Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley in action during February 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ross Barkley comments on Manchester United speculation
Ross Barkley insists that he is focusing on Luton Town's survival fight despite attracting interest from Manchester United.
Apr 13, 00:03
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Preview: Manchester City vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 11, 12:32
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Late Son Heung-min strike earns Tottenham Hotspur comeback win over Luton
Tottenham Hotspur leave it late to sink Luton Town 2-1 and temporarily rise into the top four of the Premier League table thanks to Son Heung-min's winner.
Mar 30, 16:59
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on February 27, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal on February 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League Team of the Season so far - Haaland, Rice, Van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Season so far, including Erling Haaland, Declan Rice and Virgil van Dijk.
Mar 18, 22:18
![Luton Town's Luke Berry scores against Nottingham Forest on March 16, 2024 Luton Town's Luke Berry scores against Nottingham Forest on March 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Luke Berry hits last-gasp leveller for Luton Town against Nottingham Forest
Luke Berry scores a 89th-minute leveller as Luton Town claim a point against Nottingham Forest in Saturday's Premier League clash at Kenilworth Road.
Mar 16, 17:00
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Jarrad Branthwaite called up to England squad, Kalvin Phillips dropped
Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon are included in the England squad for March's friendlies with Brazil and Belgium.
Mar 14, 14:00
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Preview: Luton Town vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Luton Town and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 10:53
![Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring their fourth goal on March 13, 2024 Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo celebrates scoring their fourth goal on March 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Bournemouth produce phenomenal fightback to win seven-goal Luton Town thriller
Bournemouth astonishingly fight back from three goals down to beat Luton Town 4-3 in the Premier League at the Vitality Stadium.
Mar 13, 21:29
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Magnificent Erling Haaland scores five in Manchester City demolition of Luton
Erling Haaland scores an outrageous five goals as Manchester City decimate Luton Town 6-2 in the FA Cup to reach the quarter-finals.
Feb 27, 21:51
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Luton Town to reignite interest in Blackburn Rovers attacker Tyrhys Dolan?
Luton Town are reportedly preparing the enter the race for Blackburn Rovers' Tyrhys Dolan during the summer, with the Hatters missing out on his signature in January.
Feb 27, 15:23
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Manchester United 'considering move for Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley'
Manchester United are allegedly contemplating whether to launch a summer approach for Luton Town midfielder Ross Barkley.
Feb 25, 10:18