Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Danny Ward (Welsh footballer)

Discover the career path of Danny Ward (Welsh footballer), from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Danny Ward is a Welsh professional footballer currently playing as a goalkeeper for Leicester City. He also represents the Wales national team. His contract with Leicester City is set to expire on June 30, 2025.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2007: Signed for Wrexham Academy

In 2007, at the age of 14, Ward signed for the Wrexham Academy.

2010: Loan to Tamworth

In 2010, Ward was briefly loaned to Tamworth.

March 2011: Loan to Tamworth

In March 2011, Ward was briefly loaned to Tamworth, where he made one league appearance.

2011: Featured in NextGen Series

In 2011, Ward featured in the 2011-12 NextGen Series, playing in the semi-finals.

January 2012: Signed for Liverpool

In January 2012, Liverpool signed Ward for around £100,000.

October 2012: First Liverpool Senior Squad Call-up

In October 2012, Ward received his first call-up to the Liverpool senior squad for a League Cup game against Swansea City, but he was an unused substitute.

November 2013: Senior Team Call-up vs Finland

In November 2013, Ward received his first call-up to the Wales senior team for a friendly match against Finland, but was an unused substitute.

2013: First Wales National Team Call-up

In 2013, Ward received his first call-up to the Welsh national team.

January 2014: Premier League call up against Stoke City

In January 2014, Ward received a senior call up for a Premier League game against Stoke City.

March 2015: Loan to Morecambe & Football League Debut

In March 2015, Ward was loaned to Morecambe and made his Football League debut against Carlisle United on 21st March 2015.

June 2015: New Liverpool Contract

In June 2015, Ward signed a new five-year contract at Liverpool, keeping him at the club until 2020.

July 2015: Loan to Aberdeen & Debut

In July 2015, Ward was loaned to Aberdeen and made his debut against FK Shkëndija in the UEFA Europa League. During the game, he was targeted by laser beams.

January 2016: Loan to Aberdeen Cut Short

In January 2016, Liverpool cut short Ward's loan at Aberdeen after he impressed with 13 clean sheets.

March 2016: Wales Debut Against Northern Ireland

In March 2016, Ward made his senior debut for Wales as a substitute against Northern Ireland, conceding a goal in a 1-1 draw.

April 2016: Liverpool Debut

In April 2016, Ward made his debut for Liverpool against Bournemouth, where Liverpool won 2–1.

July 2016: Loan to Huddersfield Town

In July 2016, Ward signed a season-long loan with Championship side Huddersfield Town.

August 2016: Competitive Debut for Huddersfield

In August 2016, Ward made his competitive debut for Huddersfield Town in their 2–1 win over Brentford.

2016: Wales Debut & UEFA Euro 2016

In 2016, Ward made his debut for Wales and was part of the squad that reached the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2016.

July 2018: Move to Leicester City

In July 2018, Ward moved to Leicester City for around £12.5 million on a four-year contract.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020

In 2020, Ward was part of the Wales squad that reached the last 16 of Euro 2020.

May 2021: Selected for UEFA Euro 2020 Squad

In May 2021, Ward was selected for the Wales squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.

May 2022: First Premier League Appearance for Leicester

In May 2022, Ward made his first Premier League appearance for Leicester against Watford, which Leicester won 5-1.

November 2022: Named in Wales Squad for 2022 FIFA World Cup

In November 2022, Ward was named in the Wales squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

2022: First-Choice Keeper for Leicester

In 2022, Ward became Leicester's first-choice keeper following Schmeichel's departure.

2024: Limited Premier League Appearances and Departure

In the 2024–25 season, Ward made a Premier League appearance as a substitute against Newcastle due to injury, and started the next game against Wolves. He was then dropped and became the third-choice keeper, eventually leaving the club at the end of the season following his contract's end.