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ers who played for Wales' national football team who were born outside of Wales. For the purposes of international football the football world governing body, FIFA, considers Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland to be distinct and individual countries. The following players were not born in Wales and have played at least one game for the senior

Wales national football team ) , Association = Football Association of Wales (FAW) , Confederation = UEFA (Europe) , Coach = Rob Page , Captain = Gareth Bale , Most caps = Gareth Bale (111) , Top scorer = Gareth ...

. Players are listed by birthplace. __NOTOC__

Belgium

Pat Van Den Hauwe Patrick William Roger Van Den Hauwe (born 16 December 1960) is a former professional footballer who made 401 appearances in the Football League playing for Birmingham City, Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Millwall. Born in Belgium and raised in E ...

Canada

* Leo Newton

Cyprus

Jeremy Goss Jeremy Goss (born 11 May 1965) is a football coach and former professional player who played as a midfielder. He is most noted for playing for Norwich City from 1984 to 1996, which saw several seasons in the Premier League as well as featuring ...

England

* Harry Adams *

Ethan Ampadu Ethan Kwame Colm Raymond Ampadu (born 14 September 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back or defensive midfielder for Serie A club Spezia, on loan from Chelsea, and the Wales national team. Ampadu previously played for E ...

Smart Arridge Smart Arridge (21 June 1872 – 19 October 1947) was a footballer who played in the Football League for Bootle, Everton, New Brighton Tower and Stockport County. He also played for Wales Wales ( cy, Cymru ) is a Countries of the United K ...

* William Bell *

Ernie Bowdler Harry Ernest Bowdler also known as Ernie Bowdler (1872 – 24 May 1921) was a Welsh footballer. He was part of the Wales national football team, playing 1 match on 18 March 1893 against Scotland. Personal and professional life Bowdler was born in ...

Jack Bowdler John Charles Henry Bowdler also known as Jack Bowdler and sometimes as Charlie (1870 – 18 July 1927) was a Welsh footballer. He was part of the Wales national football team between 1890 and 1894, playing 5 matches and scoring 3 goals. He played ...

Mark Bradley Mark Anthony Bradley (born January 29, 1982) is a former American football wide receiver and punt returner who played five seasons in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. ...

* Tom Bradshaw *

Thomas Britten Thomas Johnson Britten (6 March 1858 – 24 October 1910) was an international footballer. Though born and raised in rural Herefordshire in England, his birth was registered in the nearest town Presteigne across the Welsh border and he was deeme ...

* David Brooks * Jason Brown * Thomas Bryan *

Marcus Browning Marcus Trevor Browning (born 22 April 1971) is a football coach and former player who played as a midfielder. Born in England, he made five appearances for the Wales national team. Club career Browning was born in Bristol and began his career ...

Thomas Burnett Thomas Burnett or Burnet may refer to: *Thomas Burnet (c. 1635–1715), theologian * Thomas Burnet (physician) (1638–1704), physician to Charles II, James II, William and Mary, and Queen Anne *Sir Thomas Burnett, 1st Baronet (died 1653), feudal ...

James Chester James Grant Chester (born 23 January 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back and is a free agent. Chester began his career with Manchester United but made only one appearance for the club. He had spells on loan at Peter ...

Simon Church Simon Richard Church (born 10 December 1988) is a retired footballer who last played as a striker for Football League One side Plymouth Argyle. He spent ten years at Reading after signing for their academy as a teenager. In six years as a prof ...

Danny Collins Danny is a masculine given name. It is related to the male name Daniel. It may refer to: People * Danny Altmann, British immunologist *Danny Antonucci, Canadian animator, director, producer, and writer *Danny Baker (born 1957), English journal ...

Jack Collison Jack David Collison (born 2 October 1988) is a Welsh football manager and former player. He is the head coach for Huntsville City in MLS Next Pro. Collison began his career with Peterborough United's youth system in 1998, before moving to Camb ...

John Cornforth Sir John Warcup Cornforth Jr., (7 September 1917 – 8 December 2013) was an AustralianBritish chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1975 for his work on the stereochemistry of enzyme-catalysed reactions, becoming the only Nobel la ...

* Andrew Crofts * Knyvett Crosse *

Mark Crossley Mark Geoffrey Crossley (born 16 June 1969) is a football coach and former professional footballer. As a player, he was a goalkeeper from 1988 until 2011 and he has previously played for numerous clubs in England's top flight, notably for Notti ...

Alan Davies Alan Roger Davies (; born 6 March 1966) is an English stand-up comedian, writer, actor and TV presenter. He is best known for his portrayal of the title role in the BBC mystery drama series ''Jonathan Creek'' (1997–2016) and as the only perm ...

* Albert Davies * Craig Davies * John Davies * Simon Davies * Thomas Davies * William Davies *

Andy Dorman Andrew Dorman (born 1 May 1982) is a former professional footballer. During his club career, he played for New England Revolution, Crystal Palace and St. Mirren. Born in England, represented the Wales national team. Born in England of Englis ...

* Jack Doughty * Roger Doughty *

Paul Dummett Paul Dummett (born 26 September 1991) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Newcastle United. Dummett began his career with his local side Newcastle United. After progressing through the youth ranks ...

Freddy Eastwood Freddy Eastwood (born 29 October 1983) is a former professional footballer. He started his career with West Ham United and also played for Southend United, Grays Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Coventry City. He played eleven times in his ...

* David Edwards *

John Hawley Edwards John Hawley Edwards (21 March 1850 – 14 January 1893) was an English footballer who made one appearance for England in 1874, before going on to play for Wales in 1876. He was a member of the Wanderers team that won the 1876 FA Cup Final. Ca ...

* Jim Edwards * Robert Edwards * Rob Edwards * Ian Evans * John Evans * Paul Evans *

Robert Evans Robert Evans (born Robert J. Shapera; June 29, 1930October 26, 2019) was an American film producer, studio executive, and actor, best known for his work on '' Rosemary's Baby'' (1968), '' Love Story'' (1970), ''The Godfather'' (1972), and ''Chi ...

* George Farmer * Carl Fletcher *

Kieron Freeman Kieron Samuel Freeman (born 21 March 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Oldham Athletic. Born in England, he represented the Wales national team. Starting his career at Nottingham Forest, he then moved to l ...

Sam Gillam Sam, SAM or variants may refer to: Places * Sam, Benin * Sam, Boulkiemdé, Burkina Faso * Sam, Bourzanga, Burkina Faso * Sam, Kongoussi, Burkina Faso * Sam, Iran * Sam, Teton County, Idaho, United States, a populated place People and fictional ...

* George Glascodine *

Richard Gough Charles Richard Gough (born 5 April 1962) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender. Gough played in the successful Dundee United team of the early 1980s, winning the Scottish league title in 1982–83 and reachi ...

Gareth Hall Gareth David Hall (born 20 March 1969) is a Welsh former international footballer of the 1980s and 1990s. Hall was born in Croydon. He started his career as an apprentice at Chelsea and made his first team debut on 5 May 1987 against Wimbledon, ...

* Jack Hallam * Dennis Heywood * George Higham * Mick Hill *

Trevor Hockey Trevor Hockey (1 May 1943 – 2 April 1987) was a professional association football, footballer. His professional career spanned 16 years, seven clubs and almost 600 appearances, plus nine international Cap (sport), caps for Wales national footb ...

Glyn Hodges Glyn Peter Hodges (born 30 April 1963) is a Welsh football coach and former professional player who is assistant manager at Bradford City. During his playing career he played for Wimbledon, Newcastle United, Watford, Crystal Palace, Sheffield Un ...

* Frederick Hughes *

Alexander Hunter Dr Alexander Hunter (1729–17 May 1809) was a Scottish physician, known also as a writer and editor. Life Born in Edinburgh in 1729 (the ''Memoir'' says 1733), he was eldest son of a prosperous druggist. He was sent to the grammar school at ...

Lloyd Isgrove Lloyd Jeffrey Isgrove (born 12 January 1993) is a professional footballer who plays for Bolton Wanderers. Isgrove plays primarily as a winger, but he is also comfortable playing in other midfield positions and as a forward. He has one cap for ...

Kenny Jackett Kenneth Francis Jackett (born 5 January 1962) is a former professional football player and manager, who is currently Director of Football at club Gillingham. A skilful left-footed player, able to play in defence or midfield, Jackett was cappe ...

* Daniel James * Jordan James * Andy Johnson *

Brennan Johnson Brennan Price Johnson (born 23 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Nottingham Forest and the Wales national team. Early life Johnson was born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. He is the son of former footballe ...

* David Jones *

Di Jones David "Di" Jones (1867 – 27 August 1902) was a Welsh footballer who played as a full-back for Oswestry, Chirk, Bolton Wanderers and Manchester City in the late 19th century. He also won 14 caps for the Welsh national team. Career Club career ...

* Richard Jones *

Ryan Jones Ryan Paul Jones (born 13 March 1981) is a Wales former international rugby union player who played at number eight, blindside flanker or second row. He was involved in three Grand Slam wins, in 2005, as captain in 2008, and 2012. He is one o ...

Vinnie Jones Vincent Peter Jones (born 5 January 1965) is a British actor, presenter, and former professional footballer. Jones played professionally as a defensive midfielder from 1984 to 1999, notably for Wimbledon, Leeds United, Sheffield United, Chelse ...

* Fred Kelly *

Andy King Andrew or Andy King may refer to: * Andrew King (astrophysicist) (born 1947), British astrophysicist * Andrew King (architect), Canadian architect and cross-disciplinary artist * Andrew King (mayor) (born 1960 or 1961), former mayor of Hamilton, Ne ...

Alan Knill Alan Richard Knill (born 8 October 1964) is a professional football manager and former player, who is a coach for the Wales national team. He played as a centre-back for several clubs, spending the most time at Halifax Town, Bury and Scuntho ...

James Lawrence James Lawrence (October 1, 1781 – June 4, 1813) was an officer of the United States Navy. During the War of 1812, he commanded in a single-ship action against , commanded by Philip Broke. He is probably best known today for his last words, ...

* Benjamin Lewis *

Albert Lockley Albert Lockley (20 November 1873 – 26 December 1939) was a Welsh international footballer. He was part of the Wales national football team, playing one match on 19 February 1898 against Ireland. BBC's ''Who Do You Think You Are'' revealed th ...

* Robert McMillan *

Gavin Maguire Gavin Terence Maguire (born 24 November 1967) is an English-born Welsh former professional footballer and Wales international. Club career Maguire began his career as a forward with Northwood, moving to Defence when the club's regular centre ...

* Paul Mardon *

Rabbi Matondo Rabbi Matondo (born 12 July 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Scottish Premiership club Rangers and the Wales national team. Matondo played youth football for Cardiff City and Manchester City. He joined German club ...

Steve Morison Steven William Morison (born 29 August 1983) is a football manager and former professional footballer who played as a striker. He was most recently the manager of EFL Championship club Cardiff City. Morison started his career at Northampton T ...

Andy Marriott Andrew Marriott (born 11 October 1970) is an English-born Welsh professional footballer, who played as a goalkeeper. He is a journeyman player, having represented various clubs, and has also played for the Welsh national team. Football career Ma ...

Chris Mepham Christopher James Mepham (born 5 November 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre back for club AFC Bournemouth and the Wales national team. He is a product of the Brentford and Chelsea academies. Club career Early years A ce ...

Kieffer Moore Kieffer Roberto Francisco Moore (born 8 August 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for club AFC Bournemouth and the Wales national team. Moore started his career with Conference South club Truro City, having as a tee ...

Joe Morrell Joseff John Morrell (born 3 January 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a central-midfielder for club Portsmouth and the Wales national team. Club career Morrell began his career with Bristol City whilst attending The Castle Schoo ...

* Charlie Morris * Edward Morris * James Morris * John Morris * Robert Morris * Daniel Nardiello *

Lewin Nyatanga Lewin John Nyatanga (born 18 August 1988) is a Welsh former professional footballer who last played as a defender for League One club Northampton Town on loan from Barnsley. He previously played for Derby County and Bristol City, as well as S ...

John Oster John Morgan Oster (born 8 December 1978) is a football coach and former professional player who played as a midfielder. Oster was a product of the youth team at Grimsby Town where he was added to the first team squad in 1994, however he didn't ...

Digby Owen William Digby Owen (1857 – 2 June 1901) was a Welsh amateur footballer who played as a forward in the first international match between Wales and England in January 1879. He played his club football for Oswestry, for whom he also played cri ...

* Thomas Owen *

Maurice Parry Maurice Parry (7 November 1877 – 24 March 1935) was a Welsh international footballer who played for Liverpool in the early 20th century, helping them to two Football League Championships. Playing career Born in Trefonen, Oswestry, Parry play ...

* Tom Parry *

David Partridge David William Partridge (born 26 November 1978) is retired professional footballer who played as a central defender. Partridge's club career included spells at Dundee United and Motherwell in Scotland, Bristol City in England and St. Patrick's ...

* Edward Phennah * John Phillips *

Lewis Price Lewis Peter Price (born 19 July 1984) is a retired Welsh international professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently the First-Team Goalkeeping Coach for League One club Milton Keynes Dons. Apart from making 6 Premier Leag ...

* Paul Price *

Sam Ricketts Samuel Derek Ricketts (born 11 October 1981) is a professional football coach and former player. As a player, his favoured position was at full back, where he was able to play either side as well as being able to operate at the centre of defe ...

John Roach John Roach may refer to any of the following: *John Roach (shipbuilder) (1816–1887), United States shipbuilder *John Roach (bishop) (1921–2003), bishop of the Catholic Church * John Roach (baseball) (1867–1934), former Major League Baseball pi ...

* Dave Roberts *

Tyler Roberts Tyler D'Whyte Roberts (born 12 January 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for club Birmingham City and the Wales national football team. Roberts is an academy graduate of West Bromwich Albion and ...

Hal Robson-Kanu Thomas Henry Alex "Hal" Robson-Kanu (born 21 May 1989) is a Welsh inactive professional footballer who last played as a forward for West Bromwich Albion and the Wales national team. Although he initially played primarily on the wing, he was use ...

* Henry Sabine * George Savin * Edward Shaw * William Shone * Matthew Smith * Brian Stock *

Kit Symons Christopher Jerry "Kit" Symons (born 8 March 1971) is a professional association football manager and former Welsh international footballer. As a professional player, he had lengthy spells at Portsmouth, Manchester City and Fulham as well as earn ...

Gareth Taylor Gareth Keith Taylor (born 25 February 1973) is a football manager and former player who is the head coach of Manchester City Women. He began his career as a defender at Bristol Rovers, having left the Southampton youth team in 1991. After loan ...

Ben Thatcher Benjamin David Thatcher (born 30 November 1975) is a former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He played for a number of English clubs, and has featured in more than 300 English league games, all of which were in the top two ...

* George Thomas *

Sorba Thomas Benjamin Sorba William Thomas (born 25 January 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Blackburn Rovers on loan from Huddersfield Town and the Wales national team. Club career Boreham Wood A youth product of West Ham Unite ...

* David Thomson *

George Thomson George Thomson may refer to: Government and politics * George Thomson (MP for Southwark) (c. 1607–1691), English merchant and Parliamentarian soldier, official and politician * George Thomson, Baron Thomson of Monifieth (1921–2008), Scottish p ...

* Alfred Townsend *

Paul Trollope Paul Jonathan Trollope (born 3 June 1972) is a football coach and former professional footballer, who played as a midfielder. He is currently joint-assistant manager of Luton Town Born in England, he represents Wales internationally. As a playe ...

* Will Vaulks *

Sam Vokes Samuel Michael Vokes (born 21 October 1989) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League One club Wycombe Wanderers and the Wales national team. Vokes began his professional career at AFC Bournemouth in League One, makin ...

* Darren Ward *

Rhys Weston Rhys David Weston (born 27 October 1980) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a defender. He represented the Welsh national team seven times during his career. An Arsenal Academy graduate, he made one league appearance in t ...

Ady Williams Adrian Williams (born 16 August 1971) is a former Wales international footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, Ameri ...

Andy Williams Howard Andrew Williams (December 3, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was an American singer. He recorded 43 albums in his career, of which 15 have been gold certified and three platinum certified. He was also nominated for six Grammy Awards. He hos ...

* Ashley Williams * George C Williams * George H Williams *

Jonny Williams Jonathan Peter Williams (born 9 October 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Gillingham. He retired from international football for Wales in 2023. Williams started his career at Crystal Palace, and whilst t ...

* Joseph Williams *

Ben Woodburn Benjamin Luke Woodburn (born 15 October 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Preston North End and the Wales national team. Woodburn joined the football academy of Liverpool when he was seven years old. Nearly a deca ...

Germany

Darren Barnard Darren Sean Barnard (born 30 November 1971) is a former professional footballer, manager and coach. Barnard was a wing-back and midfielder from 1989 until 2010 in the Premier League for both Chelsea and Barnsley. He also played in the Footba ...

* George Berry * Adam Davies *

Alan Neilson Alan Neilson (born 26 September 1972) is a Welsh former professional footballer who currently works as a Professional Development Coach for Norwich City. He played his entire career in England as a defender from 1991 until 2007, notably in the ...

* David Phillips

Ireland

* William Harrison

Saudi Arabia

Rhys Norrington-Davies Rhys Llewelyn Norrington-Davies (born 22 April 1999) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Sheffield United and the Wales national team. Early life Norrington-Davies was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Welsh pare ...

Scotland

Daniel Grey Daniel Grey (1848 – 26 February 1900) was a Welsh medical practitioner who was prominent in the early days of Welsh football, making two appearances for the Wales national football team in the 1870s. Early life Grey was born in New Mills, L ...

* Alexander Jones

Singapore

* Eric Young

Spain

* Josh Farrell

United States

Adam Henley Adam David Henley (born 14 June 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League North club Chorley. He primarily operates as a right-back, but can also be deployed at left-back. Born in the United States and rai ...

Boaz Myhill Glyn Oliver "Boaz" Myhill (born 9 November 1982; ) is a former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He represented the Wales national team from 2008 to 2013. Born in the United States to an American father and Welsh mother, Myh ...

Zambia

Robert Earnshaw Robert Earnshaw (born 6 April 1981) is a Welsh former international footballer who played as a forward. He is the only player to have scored a hat-trick in the Premier League, all three divisions of the English Football League, the League Cup, ...

Zimbabwe

John Robinson John Robinson may refer to: Academics *John Thomas Romney Robinson (1792–1882), Irish astronomer and physicist * John J. Robinson (1918–1996), historian and author of ''Born in Blood'' *John Talbot Robinson (1923–2001), paleontologist *John ...

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