Lewin Nyatanga
| Date of birth | 18 August 1988 |
| Place of birth | Burton upon Trent |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Defender |
At 16 years 174 days, Lewin Nyatanga became the youngest-ever Wales Under-21 international when he came on as a substitute in the UEFA Championship qualifier against Germany at Wrexham on 8 February 2005.
He qualifies for Wales through his grandmother who was born in Newport.
Lewin's contract at Derby County was extended to June 2008 in December 2005 then to June 2011 in July 2007.
On St David's Day 2006, Lewin became Wales' youngest-ever full international at 17 years and 195 days in a friendly against Paraguay at the Millennium Stadium.
Ryan Green was the previous Wales record holder when he made his debut against Malta in June 1998 at the age of 17 years 226 days.
Lewin held the record until May 2006 when it was broken by Southampton's Gareth Bale.
He joined Bristol City in July 2009 with a four-year contract.
Lewin joined Barnsley in July 2013 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2017 in June 2015.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby County | 18 Aug 2005 | 14 Jul 2009 | |
| Sunderland | 19 Oct 2006 | 02 Jan 2007 | L |
| Barnsley | 13 Feb 2007 | 16 Apr 2007 | L |
| Barnsley | 27 Jul 2007 | 02 Jan 2008 | L |
| Barnsley | 31 Jan 2008 | 05 May 2008 | L |
| Bristol City | 14 Jul 2009 | 30 Jun 2013 | |
| Peterborough United | 01 Nov 2010 | 01 Dec 2010 | L |
| Barnsley | 09 Jul 2013 | 30 Jun 2017 | |
| Northampton Town | 08 Aug 2016 | 31 May 2017 | L |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2005-06 | Derby County | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Derby County | League Championship | 23 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Derby County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Barnsley | League Championship | 10 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Derby County | League Championship | 5 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2006-07 | Derby County | League Championship Play-Offs | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Derby County | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Sunderland | League Championship | 9 | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | Barnsley | League Championship | 40 | 1 |
1 |
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| 2007-08 | Barnsley | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Derby County | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | Derby County | Premier League | 2 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Derby County | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2008-09 | Derby County | League Championship | 27 | 3 |
1 |
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| 2008-09 | Derby County | League Cup | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Bristol City | League Championship | 33 | 4 |
1 |
5
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1
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| 2010-11 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Bristol City | League Championship | 18 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2010-11 | Peterborough United | League One | 3 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Bristol City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Bristol City | League Championship | 28 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Bristol City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Bristol City | League Championship | 18 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2012-13 | Bristol City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Barnsley | League Championship | 10 | 2 |
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| 2014-15 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Barnsley | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Barnsley | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Barnsley | League One | 45 | 5 |
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| 2015-16 | Barnsley | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Barnsley | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 4 | 1 |
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| 2015-16 | Barnsley | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Barnsley | League One | 19 | 2 |
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| 2016-17 | Northampton Town | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2016-17 | Northampton Town | Football League Trophy | 3 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Northampton Town | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Northampton Town | League One | 34 | 3 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2007 | Southampton v Barnsley | L | 5-2 | League Championship | |
| 20 Feb 2007 | Barnsley v Hull City | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Feb 2007 | Stoke City v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 Mar 2007 | Barnsley v Norwich City | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 10 Mar 2007 | Barnsley v Sunderland | L | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 14 Mar 2007 | Plymouth Argyle v Barnsley | W | 2-4 | League Championship | |
| 17 Mar 2007 | Coventry City v Barnsley | L | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 07 Apr 2007 | Ipswich Town v Barnsley | L | 5-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Apr 2007 | Barnsley v Birmingham City | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Apr 2007 | Southend United v Barnsley | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 11 Aug 2007 | Barnsley v Coventry City | L | 1-4 | League Championship | |
| 14 Aug 2007 | Barnsley v Darlington | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 18 Aug 2007 | Colchester United v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 25 Aug 2007 | Barnsley v Plymouth Argyle | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 29 Aug 2007 | Newcastle United v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 01 Sep 2007 | West Bromwich Albion v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 18 Sep 2007 | Stoke City v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 22 Sep 2007 | Southampton v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League Championship | |
| 29 Sep 2007 | Barnsley v Cardiff City | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 02 Oct 2007 | Barnsley v Bristol City | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 06 Oct 2007 | Charlton Athletic v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Oct 2007 | Barnsley v Burnley | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 22 Oct 2007 | Hull City v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 27 Oct 2007 | Leicester City v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Nov 2007 | Barnsley v Preston North End | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 05 Nov 2007 | Barnsley v Blackpool | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Nov 2007 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 24 Nov 2007 | Barnsley v Watford | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 27 Nov 2007 | Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 01 Dec 2007 | Ipswich Town v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Barnsley v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 Dec 2007 | Barnsley v Crystal Palace | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 15 Dec 2007 | Sheffield United v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 22 Dec 2007 | Bristol City v Barnsley | L | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2007 | Barnsley v Stoke City | D | 3-3 | League Championship | |
| 29 Dec 2007 | Barnsley v Southampton | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 01 Jan 2008 | Scunthorpe United v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 02 Feb 2008 | Coventry City v Barnsley | L | 4-0 | League Championship | |
| 09 Feb 2008 | Barnsley v West Bromwich Albion | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Feb 2008 | Plymouth Argyle v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 26 Feb 2008 | Barnsley v Queens Park Rangers | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 01 Mar 2008 | Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 04 Mar 2008 | Blackpool v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Barnsley v Ipswich Town | W | 4-1 | League Championship | |
| 15 Mar 2008 | Crystal Palace v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 22 Mar 2008 | Barnsley v Sheffield United | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Mar 2008 | Burnley v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Apr 2008 | Watford v Barnsley | W | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 12 Apr 2008 | Preston North End v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 15 Apr 2008 | Barnsley v Hull City | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 19 Apr 2008 | Barnsley v Leicester City | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 26 Apr 2008 | Barnsley v Charlton Athletic | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 04 May 2008 | Cardiff City v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Dec 2013 | Leeds United v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Barnsley v Blackburn Rovers | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 18 Feb 2014 | Wigan Athletic v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 11 Mar 2014 | Barnsley v Leicester City | L | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 15 Mar 2014 | Watford v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 22 Mar 2014 | Barnsley v AFC Bournemouth | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 25 Mar 2014 | Reading v Barnsley | W | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 29 Mar 2014 | Yeovil Town v Barnsley | W | 1-4 | League Championship | |
| 05 Apr 2014 | Barnsley v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 08 Apr 2014 | Barnsley v Burnley | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Apr 2014 | Bolton Wanderers v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 21 Apr 2014 | Derby County v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 09 Aug 2014 | Barnsley v Crawley Town | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 12 Aug 2014 | Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra | L | 0-2 | League Cup | 1st round |
| 16 Aug 2014 | Crewe Alexandra v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | League One | |
| 19 Aug 2014 | Coventry City v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 23 Aug 2014 | Barnsley v Gillingham | W | 4-1 | League One | |
| 30 Aug 2014 | Yeovil Town v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 02 Sep 2014 | Barnsley v York City | W | 2-0 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 13 Sep 2014 | Barnsley v Milton Keynes Dons | L | 3-5 | League One | |
| 17 Sep 2014 | Fleetwood Town v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 20 Sep 2014 | Port Vale v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 27 Sep 2014 | Barnsley v Swindon Town | L | 0-3 | League One | |
| 04 Oct 2014 | Rochdale v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 07 Oct 2014 | Oldham Athletic v Barnsley | L | 2-2 (2-4) | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 12 Oct 2014 | Barnsley v Bradford City | W | 3-1 | League One | |
| 18 Oct 2014 | Peterborough United v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 21 Oct 2014 | Barnsley v Notts County | L | 2-3 | League One | |
| 25 Oct 2014 | Barnsley v Bristol City | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 01 Nov 2014 | Sheffield United v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 08 Nov 2014 | Barnsley v Burton Albion | W | 5-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 14 Nov 2014 | Barnsley v Colchester United | W | 3-2 | League One | |
| 22 Nov 2014 | Chesterfield v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 29 Nov 2014 | Barnsley v Scunthorpe United | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 02 Dec 2014 | Barnsley v Doncaster Rovers | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 07 Dec 2014 | Barnsley v Chester FC | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 13 Dec 2014 | Walsall v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 20 Dec 2014 | Barnsley v Leyton Orient | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 26 Dec 2014 | Preston North End v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 03 Jan 2015 | Barnsley v Middlesbrough | L | 0-2 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 17 Jan 2015 | Doncaster Rovers v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 24 Jan 2015 | Milton Keynes Dons v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 31 Jan 2015 | Barnsley v Port Vale | W | 2-1 | League One | |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Barnsley v Oldham Athletic | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 07 Feb 2015 | Swindon Town v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Barnsley v Fleetwood Town | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 14 Feb 2015 | Crawley Town v Barnsley | L | 5-1 | League One | |
| 21 Feb 2015 | Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 24 Feb 2015 | Scunthorpe United v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 28 Feb 2015 | Gillingham v Barnsley | W | 0-1 | League One | |
| 03 Mar 2015 | Barnsley v Coventry City | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 07 Mar 2015 | Barnsley v Walsall | W | 3-0 | League One | |
| 14 Mar 2015 | Oldham Athletic v Barnsley | W | 1-3 | League One | |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Leyton Orient v Barnsley | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 21 Mar 2015 | Barnsley v Preston North End | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 28 Mar 2015 | Bristol City v Barnsley | D | 2-2 | League One | |
| 04 Apr 2015 | Barnsley v Sheffield United | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 06 Apr 2015 | Colchester United v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 11 Apr 2015 | Barnsley v Chesterfield | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 14 Apr 2015 | Notts County v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 18 Apr 2015 | Barnsley v Peterborough United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 25 Apr 2015 | Bradford City v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | League One | |
| 03 May 2015 | Barnsley v Rochdale | W | 5-0 | League One | |
| 08 Aug 2015 | Chesterfield v Barnsley | L | 3-1 | League One | |
| 11 Aug 2015 | Scunthorpe United v Barnsley | L | 1-1 (6-7) | League Cup | 1st round |
| 15 Aug 2015 | Barnsley v Burton Albion | W | 1-0 | League One | |
| 18 Aug 2015 | Millwall v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League One | |
| 22 Aug 2015 | Barnsley v Bradford City | D | 0-0 | League One | |
| 26 Aug 2015 | Barnsley v Everton | L | 3-5 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 29 Aug 2015 | Rochdale v Barnsley | L | 3-0 | League One | |
| 01 Sep 2015 | Scunthorpe United v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1st round - northern section |
| 05 Sep 2015 | Barnsley v Shrewsbury Town | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 12 Sep 2015 | Barnsley v Swindon Town | W | 4-1 | League One | |
| 19 Sep 2015 | Blackpool v Barnsley | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 26 Sep 2015 | Barnsley v Gillingham | W | 2-0 | League One | |
| 03 Oct 2015 | Doncaster Rovers v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 10 Oct 2015 | Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Bradford City v Barnsley | W | 1-2 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 2nd round - northern section |
| 17 Oct 2015 | Southend United v Barnsley | L | 2-1 | League One | |
| 20 Oct 2015 | Barnsley v Walsall | L | 0-2 | League One | |
| 24 Oct 2015 | Barnsley v Fleetwood Town | L | 0-1 | League One | |
| 31 Oct 2015 | Scunthorpe United v Barnsley | L | 2-0 | League One | |
| 03 Nov 2015 | Coventry City v Barnsley | L | 4-3 | League One | |
| 07 Nov 2015 | Altrincham v Barnsley | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 1st round |
| 10 Nov 2015 | Barnsley v York City | W | 2-1 | Johnstones Paint Trophy | Quarter-final - northern section |
| 14 Nov 2015 | Barnsley v Port Vale | L | 1-2 | League One | |
| 24 Nov 2015 | Peterborough United v Barnsley | L | 3-2 | League One | |
| 28 Nov 2015 | Barnsley v Sheffield United | D | 1-1 | League One | |
| 05 Dec 2015 | Wigan Athletic v Barnsley | W | 2-2 (4-2) | Johnstones Paint Trophy | Semi-final - northern section |
| 12 Dec 2015 | Colchester United v Barnsley | W | 2-3 | League One | |
| 19 Dec 2015 | Barnsley v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-2 | League One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2004-05 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 4 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Wales | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Wales | International Friendly | 3 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 5 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Wales | International Friendly | 5 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 4 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Wales | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Wales | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Wales | International Friendly | 2 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | Wales | Nations Cup | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb 2005 | Wales v Germany | L | 0-4 | UEFA U21 | Group 6 |
| 16 Aug 2005 | Wales v Malta | W | 3-1 | U21 | |
| 02 Sep 2005 | Wales v England | L | 0-4 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 6 |
| 06 Sep 2005 | Poland v Wales | L | 3-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 6 |
| 07 Oct 2005 | Germany v Wales | L | 4-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 6 |
| 11 Oct 2005 | Wales v Azerbaijan | W | 3-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 6 |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Wales v Paraguay | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 27 May 2006 | Wales v Trinidad and Tobago | W | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 15 Aug 2006 | Wales v Bulgaria | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 02 Sep 2006 | Czech Republic v Wales | L | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 05 Sep 2006 | Brazil v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Oct 2006 | Wales v Slovakia | L | 1-5 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 11 Oct 2006 | Wales v Cyprus | W | 3-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 14 Nov 2006 | Wales v Liechtenstein | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Northern Ireland v Wales | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Republic of Ireland v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Wales v San Marino | W | 3-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 02 Jun 2007 | Wales v Czech Republic | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 22 Aug 2007 | Bulgaria v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 08 Sep 2007 | Wales v Germany | L | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 13 Oct 2007 | Cyprus v Wales | L | 3-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 17 Oct 2007 | San Marino v Wales | W | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Germany v Wales | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 06 Feb 2008 | Wales v Norway | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Luxembourg v Wales | W | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 15 May 2008 | Wales v England | L | 0-2 | Under-21 | |
| 28 May 2008 | Iceland v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 01 Jun 2008 | Netherlands v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Oct 2008 | Wales v England | L | 2-3 | UEFA Under-21 | Play-off 1st leg |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Denmark v Wales | W | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 11 Feb 2009 | Wales v Poland | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 28 Mar 2009 | Wales v Finland | L | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 01 Apr 2009 | Wales v Germany | L | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 29 May 2009 | Wales v Estonia | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Jun 2009 | Azerbaijan v Wales | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 12 Aug 2009 | Montenegro v Wales | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Oct 2009 | Finland v Wales | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Liechtenstein v Wales | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Wales v Scotland | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Wales v Sweden | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 23 May 2010 | Croatia v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 08 Feb 2011 | Republic of Ireland v Wales | L | 3-0 | Nations Cup | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.