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My Take
Ryan Bertrand strikes me as the embodiment of the grind-it-out professional. A Southwark kid who came through Chelsea's youth system, he spent years on loan being toughened up at club after club before earning his place. That patience, refusing to give up while watching others leapfrog you, is its own kind of talent. As a left-back he prioritized reliability over flash, the unglamorous work that managers quietly trust. Reaching the England squad after that long apprenticeship is a real testament to persistence. I have a lot of time for players who climb the hard way, and Bertrand is exactly that sort of grafter.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ryan Bertrand
- Name (Japanese)
- ライアン・バートランド
- Reading
- らいあん・ばーとらんど
- Born
- August 5, 1989 (age 36)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Southwark, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 179 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ryan Bertrand born?
Born August 5, 1989 (age 36).
Where is Ryan Bertrand from?
Ryan Bertrand is from Southwark, United Kingdom.
What does Ryan Bertrand do?
Ryan Bertrand works as association football player.
How tall is Ryan Bertrand?
Ryan Bertrand is 179 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.