chris gunter - fact file

Born on 21st July 1989 in Newport, Wales.

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His impressive performances mad an impact on the Cardiff City fans and on the Welsh manager John Toshack, as Chris Gunter made his international debut as a 17 year old - the youngest player to win a Welsh cap.

Began life studying at Durhams Road School, then St. Julians High School in Cardiff, where he achieved a BTec in Sports studies. A keen supporter of the Bluebirds, he regularly attended home and away matches.

Gunter worked his way up through the ranks at Cardiff City, after singing for the club at the age of eight. His talent came to the attention of the national coaches, being called up to the Under-15 development squad for four game sin 2003-04. Played in the Under-16 Victory shield tournament, before moving up to the next age group in 2005-06, where he played 11 times.

His progression to the Under-19 side followed, while still a young player in the squad and he was only 16 years and 299 days when he played his first Under-21 game against Cyprus.

Being drafted into the Bluebirds side at the age of 17, he showed his athleticism and adventure, despite his tender years. He played in nine league games and came on six times as a substitute during the remainder of the 2006-7 season and in March 2007, the young defender won the Football League's Apprentice of the Year award.

Chris found himself out of the Cardiff team at the start of the 2007-08 season, but still managed to gain a place in the starting line-up for his country in Wales' draws against the Republic of Ireland and Germany. This helped restore him to the club side and his showings at left or more often at right back drew the attention of Everton, but Spurs stole in for the talented youngster and agreed a deal with the Welsh club on 24th December 2007 for Gunter to join Tottenham in the January transfer window.

Made an early debut, as he was thrown into a Third Round FA Cup replay against Reading at the Madjeski stadium and performed well in the 1-0 victory.

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Career Record

Club Signed Fee Debut Apps Goals

Cardiff City (professional) 1st August 2006 - 22.08.2006 v Barnet (League Cup)
18.11.2006 v QPR (Championship) (Home) lost 0-1 23 (10) 0

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1st January 2008 £3,000,000 (conditional) 15th January 2008 v Reading (away) (FA Cup) won 2-0 ?? ??

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Honours
Welsh international
3 full caps; 0 goals
Debut : - v New Zealand 26th May 2007 (Wrexham) (Second youngest debutant for Wales aged 17 years and 309 days)
4 Under-21 caps; 0 goals
3 Under-19 caps; 0 goals
11 Under-17 caps; 2 goals

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What they said about Chris Gunter

David Jones ... Cardiff City manager 18.11.2006 ... on the player's Cardiff City debut (BBC).

"I was pleased for him, we're going to see a lot more from his play and he has a big future at this club.

Chris did the right things, let nobody down, and will only get stronger.

When he settles in he will get forward more - we didn't see much of that against QPR, but he made good runs and tackles, and did the simple things well."

David Jones ... Cardiff City manager 24.12.2007 ... on the player's move to Tottenham (BBC).

"We could have offered the boy three times the amount that Tottenham are going to offer him but he wouldn't have stayed. He has now moved on to a completely different level."

David Jones ... Cardiff City manager 24.12.2007 ... on the player's move to Tottenham (Sky Sports News).

"He's very athletic, he's got great pace and can pick out a pass. He will get stronger and stronger.

He's still not fully developed and I think Tottenham know they've bought somebody who they're going to have to nature along, just like we were trying to do here.

Maybe they will have to be a little bit patient with him, because he is still learning his trade.

I feel they've bought another good prospect like Gareth Bale - he's just as good and capable on the right-hand side."

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