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Ross Barkley is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.
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Barkley began his professional career at Everton in 2010.
After loan spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United he became a regular in their team, playing 179 total games and scoring 27 goals for Everton.
During pre-season, Tim Cahill heralded Barkley as the most talented footballer he had worked with.
On 14 September 2012, Barkley joined Sheffield Wednesday on a one-month loan, making his debut the same day in an away defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Barkley re-joined the Everton first team for the 2013-14 season.
He scored his first goal for the club on the opening day in a 2-2 draw against Norwich City, and was later named man of the match.
During the first half of the season, Barkley put in several man-of-the-match performances, notably against Arsenal and Swansea City - the latter whom he scored the winner against.
He received praise from many pundits including Alan Hansen who said Barkley has absolutely everything and Gary Lineker who claimed he is a star in the making and a prodigious talent.
After loan spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United he became a regular in their team, playing 179 total games and scoring 27 goals for Everton.
During pre-season, Tim Cahill heralded Barkley as the most talented footballer he had worked with.
On 14 September 2012, Barkley joined Sheffield Wednesday on a one-month loan, making his debut the same day in an away defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Barkley re-joined the Everton first team for the 2013-14 season.
He scored his first goal for the club on the opening day in a 2-2 draw against Norwich City, and was later named man of the match.
During the first half of the season, Barkley put in several man-of-the-match performances, notably against Arsenal and Swansea City - the latter whom he scored the winner against.
He received praise from many pundits including Alan Hansen who said Barkley has absolutely everything and Gary Lineker who claimed he is a star in the making and a prodigious talent.
Barkley's first FA Cup goal came on 4 January 2014, opening a 4-0 win over Queens Park Rangers in the third round.
In March, Barkley scored a superb solo goal against Newcastle United in which he ran from his own half to net the opener in a 3-0 victory.
He scored a total of 6 goals in 34 Premier League matches throughout the season, including a goal against Manchester City on 3 May which BBC Sport described as "Spectacular" and was awarded goal of the season at Everton's end of year awards.
On 29 July 2014, Barkley signed a new contract with Everton, keeping him at the club until 2018.
Before the start of the 2014-15 season he suffered an injury to his medial collateral ligament, and did not play until 18 October 2014, setting up Romelu Lukaku's goal in a 3-0 home league win over Aston Villa.
Barkley started the 2015-16 season with goals in Everton's first two league matches.
Barkley scored Everton's first goal of the 2016-17 season on the opening day of the season, netting in the fifth minute of a 1-1 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
In May 2017, Everton manager Ronald Koeman issued an ultimatum to Barkley, stating that if he was not signing a new contract, despite being offered an extension by the club, he would be sold in the summer.
In March, Barkley scored a superb solo goal against Newcastle United in which he ran from his own half to net the opener in a 3-0 victory.
He scored a total of 6 goals in 34 Premier League matches throughout the season, including a goal against Manchester City on 3 May which BBC Sport described as "Spectacular" and was awarded goal of the season at Everton's end of year awards.
On 29 July 2014, Barkley signed a new contract with Everton, keeping him at the club until 2018.
Before the start of the 2014-15 season he suffered an injury to his medial collateral ligament, and did not play until 18 October 2014, setting up Romelu Lukaku's goal in a 3-0 home league win over Aston Villa.
Barkley started the 2015-16 season with goals in Everton's first two league matches.
Barkley scored Everton's first goal of the 2016-17 season on the opening day of the season, netting in the fifth minute of a 1-1 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
In May 2017, Everton manager Ronald Koeman issued an ultimatum to Barkley, stating that if he was not signing a new contract, despite being offered an extension by the club, he would be sold in the summer.
Koeman said on 26 July that Barkley had told him that he was ready for a new challenge and that he would not be signing a new contract with the club.
Barkley did not feature for Everton in his final season with the club, having been sidelined with a long-term hamstring injury.
On 5 January 2018, Barkley joined Premier League club Chelsea for a fee of £15 million, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract with the defending champions.
Barkley had been close to joining Chelsea previously on the summer transfer deadline day, before a move failed to materialise due to him suffering a long-term injury and wanting to consider his options.
Barkley made his debut in a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal in the semi-final second leg of the EFL Cup on 24 January.
Barkley made his Premier League debut in a 3-0 home loss to AFC Bournemouth.
On 7 October, Barkley scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 3-0 win away to Southampton in the Premier League after a strong start to the season under new manager Maurizio Sarri.
On 15 February 2019, Barkley scored his first European goal as Chelsea beat Malmö 2-1 in their Europa League last 32 first leg tie.
On 29 May 2019, Barkley appeared in Chelsea's 4-1 victory over Arsenal in the 2019 UEFA Europa League Final, coming on as a substitute for Mateo Kovačić.
Barkley did not feature for Everton in his final season with the club, having been sidelined with a long-term hamstring injury.
On 5 January 2018, Barkley joined Premier League club Chelsea for a fee of £15 million, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract with the defending champions.
Barkley had been close to joining Chelsea previously on the summer transfer deadline day, before a move failed to materialise due to him suffering a long-term injury and wanting to consider his options.
Barkley made his debut in a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal in the semi-final second leg of the EFL Cup on 24 January.
Barkley made his Premier League debut in a 3-0 home loss to AFC Bournemouth.
On 7 October, Barkley scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 3-0 win away to Southampton in the Premier League after a strong start to the season under new manager Maurizio Sarri.
On 15 February 2019, Barkley scored his first European goal as Chelsea beat Malmö 2-1 in their Europa League last 32 first leg tie.
On 29 May 2019, Barkley appeared in Chelsea's 4-1 victory over Arsenal in the 2019 UEFA Europa League Final, coming on as a substitute for Mateo Kovačić.
On 17 September 2019, Barkley missed a vital penalty in a home Champions League game against Valencia.
The miss sparked controversy as moments prior had revealed Barkley stepped up to take the penalty without consulting teammates, particularly Jorginho and Willian, the club's two preferred penalty takers.
Manager Frank Lampard defended his actions, stating that Barkley was the club's designated penalty taker.
Barkley scored his first goal of the season in a 7-1 win over Grimsby Town in the third round of the EFL Cup.
In November 2019, Barkley was pictured topless in a nightclub.
On 23 September 2020, Barkley scored his first goal of the season, the third in a 6-0 EFL Cup third round win over Barnsley at Stamford Bridge.
On 4 October 2020, Barkley made his Villa debut, scoring one goal in a 7-2 home victory over Liverpool.
On 2 October, Barkley made his first Premier League appearance of the season and played a crucial part in the build up that saw Timo Werner score his side's second goal, as Chelsea won 3-1 at home against Southampton.
The miss sparked controversy as moments prior had revealed Barkley stepped up to take the penalty without consulting teammates, particularly Jorginho and Willian, the club's two preferred penalty takers.
Manager Frank Lampard defended his actions, stating that Barkley was the club's designated penalty taker.
Barkley scored his first goal of the season in a 7-1 win over Grimsby Town in the third round of the EFL Cup.
In November 2019, Barkley was pictured topless in a nightclub.
On 23 September 2020, Barkley scored his first goal of the season, the third in a 6-0 EFL Cup third round win over Barnsley at Stamford Bridge.
On 4 October 2020, Barkley made his Villa debut, scoring one goal in a 7-2 home victory over Liverpool.
On 2 October, Barkley made his first Premier League appearance of the season and played a crucial part in the build up that saw Timo Werner score his side's second goal, as Chelsea won 3-1 at home against Southampton.
Barkley was called up to the England U-21 squad in August 2011.
He scored his first goal for England under-21s on 13 August 2013, in a 6-0 win against Scotland.
Barkley was called up to the senior England squad in August 2013, and earned his first senior cap the following month, coming on as a substitute for Jack Wilshere in a 4-0 win in a World Cup qualifier against Moldova at Wembley.
In 2013, Everton manager Roberto Martínez described Barkley as a mix of Paul Gascoigne and Michael Ballack.
England manager Roy Hodgson has said that Barkley's "Pace and power" as well as his "Excellent technique" are reminiscent of Paul Gascoigne, and Frank Lampard stated that Barkley reminds him of a young Wayne Rooney.
Barcelona midfielder Xavi said in November 2014 that Barkley is good enough to play for the La Liga club, praising his physical and technical qualities in both penalty areas.
He scored his first goal for England under-21s on 13 August 2013, in a 6-0 win against Scotland.
Barkley was called up to the senior England squad in August 2013, and earned his first senior cap the following month, coming on as a substitute for Jack Wilshere in a 4-0 win in a World Cup qualifier against Moldova at Wembley.
In 2013, Everton manager Roberto Martínez described Barkley as a mix of Paul Gascoigne and Michael Ballack.
England manager Roy Hodgson has said that Barkley's "Pace and power" as well as his "Excellent technique" are reminiscent of Paul Gascoigne, and Frank Lampard stated that Barkley reminds him of a young Wayne Rooney.
Barcelona midfielder Xavi said in November 2014 that Barkley is good enough to play for the La Liga club, praising his physical and technical qualities in both penalty areas.
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