Ross Barkley is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Aston Villa. Born in December 1993, Barkley began his professional career at Everton in 2010. After completing loan spells at Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United, he became a regular fixture in the Everton team, eventually playing 179 total games and scoring 27 goals for the club.
In 2018, Barkley signed with Chelsea, where he enjoyed a highly successful tenure. During his time with the club, he won the FA Cup in 2018, the UEFA Europa League in 2019, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2021.
Barkley also established a career on the international stage, making his debut for the England national team in 2013. He represented England at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and was selected as part of Roy Hodgson's 23-man squad for UEFA Euro 2016. Over his international career, Barkley earned 33 caps for his country, with his last appearance occurring in 2019.
