Danny Ward

Danny Ward is a professional footballer from Wales who primarily plays as a goalkeeper. He is currently playing for Premier League club Leicester City and the Wales national team, both wearing the number 12 shirt. He’s had loan spells at Tamworth, Morecambe, Aberdeen, and Huddersfield Town since then, as well as playing for Liverpool and Wrexham. He signed a £12.5 million deal with Premier League club Leicester City and made his debut on August 28th in the EFL Cup second round, keeping a clean sheet in a 4-0 win over Fleetwood Town. In 2013, he was called up to the Welsh national team for the first time, and he made his debut in 2016. He was a member of the squad that advanced to the UEFA Euro 2016 semi-finals. He was included to the Wales squad for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament in May 2021.

What is the Net Worth of Danny Ward?

Danny Ward’s net worth is projected to be $6 million as of 2021. He currently makes £22,000 per week, or £1,144,000 per year (annual pay) as a goalkeeper for Leicester City. His current deal runs out on June 30, 2022. His current market value is €6 million, with a previous high of €10 million. His football career provides him with the majority of his riches, and he is content with his earnings. He is driving a Porsche Cayenne S. He enjoys an opulent lifestyle.

Famous For:

  • Being a professional football player is a dream come true for many people.
  • Being a goalie for Leicester City in the Premier League and the Wales national team.
Wales Professional Footballer, Danny Ward
(Source: @tbrfootball)

Where is Danny Ward from?

Danny Ward’s full name is Daniel Ward, and he was born on June 22, 1993, making him 28 years old as of 2021. Wrexham, Wales is where he was born. His nationality is Welsh, and he is of Welsh-White heritage. His ethnicity is White. His zodiac sign is Cancer, and his religion is Christian. His father, David Ward, and his wife gave birth to him. His siblings and mother’s identities, as well as his educational qualifications, remain unknown.

How was the Football Career of Danny Ward?

  • Danny Ward began his career with Wrexham Academy, joining as a 14-year-old in 2007.
  • In 2010-2011, he was loaned out to fellow Conference Premier side Tamworth, where he made his league debut on March 12, 2011, in a 3-2 loss to Hayes & Yeading United.
  • He returned to Wrexham for the 2011-2012 season and was promoted to the first-team squad.
  • On January 30, 2012, it was announced that Liverpool had bought Ward for a fee of roughly £100,000. After that, he was promoted to the Reserve team and participated in the semi-finals of the 2011-12 NextGen Series.
  • In a League Cup match against Swansea City on October 31, 2012, he received his first call-up to the Liverpool senior squad as an unused replacement.
  • Later, on the 12th of January 2014, he was called up to the senior team for a Premier League match against Stoke City.
  • In March 2015, he was loaned to League Two club Morecambe.
  • On March 21, 2015, he made his Football League debut in an away match against Carlisle United.
  • By the end of the 2014-2015 season, he had appeared as a substitute goalkeeper in 23 of Liverpool’s 58 games.
  • On June 23, 2015, he signed a new five-year contract with Liverpool, keeping him at the club until 2020.
  • Then he was loaned to Aberdeen of the Scottish Premiership, where he made his debut against FK Shkndija in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League on July 2, 2015.
  • On 10th January 2016, Liverpool cut short his loan at Aberdeen after he impressed with 13 clean sheets in all competitions for the Dons, making him a popular fan favorite.
  • On April 17th, he made his Liverpool debut in lieu of Simon Mignolet against Bournemouth, which Liverpool won 2-1.
  • On July 11, 2016, he signed a season-long loan with Football League Championship club Huddersfield Town, and on August 6, 2016, he made his competitive debut against Brentford.
  • On July 20, 2018, he signed a £12.5 million deal with fellow Premier League club Leicester City, and he made his EFL Cup debut on August 28th, keeping a clean sheet in a 4-0 win over Fleetwood Town.
  • After preserving a clean sheet in a goalless draw, he saved three penalties in a shootout triumph at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Furthermore, his teammate Marc Albrighton praised him.
Danny Ward Saving The Ball (Source: @walesonline.co.uk)

How was the International Career of Danny Ward?

  • Danny Ward has played for Wales at three different age groups: under-17, under-19, and under-21.
  • He made three appearances for the under-19s and four appearances for the under-21s.
  • He was called up to the senior team for the first time on November 16, 2013, for a friendly match against Finland, although he was an unused replacement.
  • On the 24th of March 2016, he made his senior debut as a half-time substitute for Wayne Hennessey in an international friendly against Northern Ireland.
  • He was named to Wales’ 23-man team for the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.
  • He was unable to represent Wales in the 2018 China Cup because his passport was misplaced in the mail during his visa application, and Michael Crowe was called up in his place.
  • He was included to Wales’ team for the UEFA Euro 2020 competition, which will be held in May 2021, and has already played against France, Switzerland, Turkey, and Italy. On the 26th of June, he played for Wales against Denmark, scoring four goals to send Wales home. As a result, Wales was eliminated from the Knockout stage and was unable to advance any further.

    Awards, Honours, and Achievements

    Liverpool

    • UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2015-16

    Huddersfield Town

    • EFL Championship play-offs: 2017

    Leicester City

    • FA Cup: 2020-21

    Transfer News

    • Leicester City on 20/07/2018 for 14M €
    • Liverpool on 31/05/2017 at the end of the loan
    • Huddersfield Town on 11/07/2016 for Loan
    • Liverpool on 10/01/2016 at the end of the loan
    • Aberdeen on 01/07/2015 on Loan
    • Liverpool on 20/04/2015 at the end of the loan
    • Morecambe on 20/03/2015 on loan
    • Liverpool on 30/01/2012 for 125k €
    • Wrexham on 11/04/2011 at the end of the loan
    • Tamworth on 11/03/2011 on Loan
    • Wrexham on 01/07/2010 from Wrexham U18

Who is Danny Ward Girlfriend?

Danny Ward is in a relationship right now. Rebecca Naylor, his lovely sweetheart, is his girlfriend. The couple is frequently seen in public. They are enjoying their current lives to the fullest and are going to marry shortly. Rebecca is frequently seen in the crowd cheering on the goalkeeper during his games. She is a wonderful girlfriend who is always willing to help. He is not gay and has a straight sexual orientation. He is currently based in Leicester, England.

Danny Ward and his girlfriend, Rebecca Naylor
(Source: @twitter)

How tall is Danny Ward?

Danny Ward stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters). His healthy weight is 88 kilograms, which he works hard to maintain. At this time, his further physical measurements are unavailable. His shoe size is an 8 in the United Kingdom. He has almost 100 pairs of formal shoes in his collection. His eyes are brown, and his hair is a dark brown tone. Overall, he has a healthy figure and a charming personality that draws a large number of people to him. He doesn’t appear to have any tattoos on his body.

Quick Facts About Danny Ward

Celebrated Name Danny Ward
Age 28 Years
Nick Name Danny
Birth Name Daniel Ward
Birth Date 1993-06-22
Gender Male
Profession Footballer
Birth Nation Wales
Place Of Birth Wrexham
Nationality Welsh
Ethnicity Welsh-White
Race White
Religion Christian
Horoscope Cancer
Father David Ward
Marital Status Unmarried
Girlfriend Rebecca Naylor
Sexual Orientation Straight
Residence Leicester , England
Net Worth $6 Million
Salary £1,144,000 anually
Source of Wealth Football Career
Height 6 ft 3 in or 1.90 m
Weight 88 KG
Body Type Athletic
Eye Color Brown
Hair Color Dark Brown
Shirt Number 12 for both Leicester City and Wales National Team
Current Team Leicester City
Position Goalkeeper
Links Wikipedia