His breakout "star is born" moment was a second-half hat-trick against Champions League holders Inter Milan at the San Siro, followed by another masterclass in the return leg.
His rise concluded with a world-record €100 million move to Real Madrid, where he delivered legendary final-winning moments. Iconic Moments for Video Highlights The Rise Of Gareth Bale.mp4.mp4
His rise peaked at Spurs when he became only the third player to win both the PFA Players' Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year in the same season. His breakout "star is born" moment was a