11 facts you didn't know about Gareth Bale

#6 He holds a unique record

Bale is one of only three players to win both awards in the same year (image credits: mirror.co.uk)

After his incredible 2012/13 season saw him break the 20 goal barrier in the league and Tottenham break their then record points tally, Bale won both the PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards. This feat was previously achieved only twice before – by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2006/07 and Andy Gray in 1976/77.

It was the season that saw Bale truly come into his own and stake his claim at being the best winger on the planet. His achievements and performances turned the heads of the Real Madrid board, who spent a record-breaking sum on the Welshman to lure him to the Santiago Bernabeu.