Career Timeline of Ross Barkley: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 15, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ross Barkley made an impact.

Ross Barkley is an English professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder. He currently plays for Premier League club Aston Villa. Barkley is recognized for his technical skill, dribbling ability, and powerful shots. He has also represented the England national team at various levels. His career has included stints at Everton, Chelsea and loan spells at clubs like Sheffield Wednesday and Leeds United. While his career has shown promise, consistency has been a recurring theme in discussions surrounding his potential.

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2009: Barkley Selected for Montaigu Tournament

In 2009, Ross Barkley was selected to play in the Montaigu Tournament and captained the team to success.

2010: Barkley Begins Professional Career

In 2010, Ross Barkley began his professional career at Everton.

2010: England Wins UEFA European Under-17 Championship

In 2010, Ross Barkley helped England win the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, contributing with two goals en route to the final.

August 2011: Barkley Called Up to England U-21 Squad

In August 2011, Ross Barkley, at age 19, was called up to the England U-21 squad.

December 2011: Barkley Signs New Contract with Everton

In December 2011, Ross Barkley signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Everton.

September 2012: Barkley Joins Sheffield Wednesday on Loan

In September 2012, Ross Barkley joined Sheffield Wednesday on a one-month loan, debuting the same day and later scoring his first goal for the club.

January 2013: Barkley Loaned to Leeds United

In January 2013, Ross Barkley was loaned to Leeds United for an initial one-month period, and debuted in a derby match against Barnsley.

May 2013: Barkley Named in Squad for FIFA U-20 World Cup

In May 2013, Ross Barkley was named in England's squad for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

August 2013: Barkley Scores First Goal for England Under-21s

In August 2013, Ross Barkley scored his first goal for the England under-21s in a match against Scotland.

August 2013: Barkley Called Up to Senior England Squad

In August 2013, Ross Barkley was called up to the senior England squad.

2013: Barkley's England National Team Debut

In 2013, Ross Barkley made his debut for the England national team.

2013: Barkley Re-Joins Everton First Team

In 2013, Ross Barkley rejoined the Everton first team and scored his first goal for the club on the opening day of the season against Norwich City. He delivered several man-of-the-match performances and received praise from pundits.

January 2014: Barkley Scores First FA Cup Goal

In January 2014, Ross Barkley scored his first FA Cup goal in a 4-0 win over Queens Park Rangers.

July 2014: Barkley Signs New Contract with Everton

In July 2014, Ross Barkley signed a new contract with Everton, extending his stay until 2018.

2014: Barkley Plays at 2014 FIFA World Cup

In 2014, Ross Barkley played at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

September 2015: Barkley Scores First Goal for Senior England Team

In September 2015, Ross Barkley scored his first goal for the senior England team in a match against San Marino.

2015: Barkley Starts the Season with Goals

In 2015, Ross Barkley began the 2015-16 season by scoring in Everton's first two league matches.

2016: Barkley Scores First Goal of the Season

In 2016, Ross Barkley scored Everton's first goal of the 2016-17 season in a draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

2016: Barkley Named in England Squad for UEFA Euro 2016

In 2016, Ross Barkley was named in the England squad for UEFA Euro.

2016: Barkley Selected for UEFA Euro 2016

In 2016, Ross Barkley was selected for UEFA Euro as part of England's squad.

May 2017: Koeman Issues Ultimatum to Barkley

In May 2017, Everton manager Ronald Koeman issued an ultimatum to Ross Barkley, indicating he would be sold if he didn't sign a new contract.

January 2018: Barkley Joins Chelsea

In January 2018, Ross Barkley joined Chelsea for a fee of £15 million, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract.

2018: Barkley's Chelsea Debut and FA Cup Final Appearance

In 2018, Ross Barkley made his Chelsea debut in a match against Arsenal and was an unused substitute in Chelsea's FA Cup final win against Manchester United.

2018: Barkley Signs for Chelsea and Wins FA Cup

In 2018, Ross Barkley signed for Chelsea and won the FA Cup.

2018: Contract End Date

In July 2014, Ross Barkley signed a new contract with Everton, extending his stay until 2018.

February 2019: Barkley Scores First European Goal for Chelsea

In February 2019, Ross Barkley scored his first European goal for Chelsea in a Europa League match against Malmö, and scored again in the second leg.

May 2019: Barkley Appears in UEFA Europa League Final

In May 2019, Ross Barkley played as a substitute in Chelsea's victory over Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League final.

September 2019: Barkley Misses Penalty Against Valencia

In September 2019, Ross Barkley missed a penalty in a Champions League game against Valencia, sparking controversy over the penalty-taking decision. He also scored against Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup.

2019: Barkley's Last Appearance for England

In 2019, Ross Barkley last appeared for England, having earned 33 caps.

2019: Chelsea Wins UEFA Europa League

In 2019, Ross Barkley won the UEFA Europa League with Chelsea.

September 2020: Barkley Scores Against Barnsley

In September 2020, Ross Barkley scored in Chelsea's 6-0 win against Barnsley in the EFL Cup.

September 2020: Barkley Joins Aston Villa on Loan

In September 2020, Ross Barkley, aged 26, joined Aston Villa on a season-long loan.

October 2020: Barkley Debuts and Scores for Aston Villa

In October 2020, Ross Barkley debuted for Aston Villa, scoring in a 7-2 victory over Liverpool, and followed it up with a late winner against Leicester City.

September 2021: Barkley Returns to Chelsea

In September 2021, Ross Barkley played his first match since his return to Chelsea in a 2021-22 EFL Cup third-round match against Aston Villa, coming on as a substitute.