Danny Gabbidon
| Date of birth | 08 August 1979 |
| Place of birth | Cwmbran |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Defender |
Danny Gabbidon joined Cardiff City for a substantial fee in August 2000 and immediately established himself in the first team, going on to become a near ever-present in the Bluebirds' promotion season.
Although previously mainly used as a right back, he played in every position across the back division.
A quality defender, he continued to represent Wales at Under-21 level winning a further six caps during the 2000-01 campaign.
Danny's contract at Cardiff City was extended to June 2008 in September 2004.
He joined West Ham United with his Cardiff colleague James Collins for a combined fee of £3million.
Danny joined Queens Park Rangers in July 2011 with a one-year contract.
He joined Crystal Palace in September 2012 with a contract to June 2013 that was extended to June 2014 in June 2013.
Danny re-joined Cardiff City in September 2014 with a one-year contract as a player/coach.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Albion | 03 Jul 1998 | 22 Sep 2000 | |
| Cardiff City | 10 Aug 2000 | 21 Sep 2000 | L |
| Cardiff City | 22 Sep 2000 | 05 Jul 2005 | |
| West Ham United | 05 Jul 2005 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 25 Jul 2011 | 30 Jun 2012 | |
| Crystal Palace | 19 Sep 2012 | 30 Jun 2014 | |
| Cardiff City | 01 Sep 2014 | 30 Jun 2015 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | West Bromwich Albion | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 2 |
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| 2000-01 | Cardiff City | League Division 3 | 42 | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Cardiff City | League Division 2 | 44 | 3 |
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| 2002-03 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Cardiff City | League Division 2 | 22 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Cardiff City | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Cardiff City | League Division 1 | 41 | 3 |
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| 2004-05 | Cardiff City | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 45 | 1 |
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| 2004-05 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | West Ham United | FA Cup | 7 | ||||
| 2005-06 | West Ham United | Premier League | 31 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | West Ham United | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | West Ham United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | West Ham United | Premier League | 18 |
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| 2006-07 | West Ham United | UEFA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2007-08 | West Ham United | League Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | West Ham United | Premier League | 8 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | West Ham United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | West Ham United | Premier League | 8 | 2 |
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| 2010-11 | West Ham United | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | West Ham United | Premier League | 24 | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | Queens Park Rangers | FA Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Queens Park Rangers | Premier League | 15 | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Crystal Palace | League Championship | 8 | 2 |
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| 2012-13 | Crystal Palace | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 22 | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Cardiff City | League Cup | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 1999 | Halifax Town v West Bromwich Albion | D | 0-0 | League Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 24 Aug 1999 | West Bromwich Albion v Halifax Town | W |
5-1 Agg: 5-1 |
League Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 14 Sep 1999 | West Bromwich Albion v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 21 Sep 1999 | Wycombe Wanderers v West Bromwich Albion | W |
3-4 Agg: 4-5 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 12 Oct 1999 | West Bromwich Albion v Fulham | L | 1-2 | League Cup | 3rd round |
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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| 1998-99 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1998-99 | Wales | Under-21 | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Wales | Under-21 Tournament Northern Ireland | 2 | ||||
| 2000-01 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 6 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2001-02 | Wales | UEFA Under-21 | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Wales | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 4 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 6 |
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| 2004-05 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
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| 2005-06 | Wales | International Friendly | 4 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Wales | International Friendly | 3 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 4 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Wales | UEFA European Championship | 6 |
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| 2009-10 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Wales | Nations Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 1 |
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| 2013-14 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Wales | International Friendly | 1 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Oct 1998 | Denmark v Wales | D | 2-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 18 Nov 1998 | Portugal v Wales | L | 3-0 | U21 | |
| 30 Mar 1999 | Switzerland v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 04 Jun 1999 | Italy v Wales | L | 6-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 08 Jun 1999 | Wales v Denmark | L | 1-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 03 Sep 1999 | Belarus v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Group 1 |
| 08 Oct 1999 | Wales v Switzerland | D | 0-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 1 |
| 31 May 2000 | Wales v Scotland | L | 0-1 | Under-21 Tournament Northern Ireland | |
| 02 Jun 2000 | Northern Ireland v Wales | D | 2-2 | Under-21 Tournament Northern Ireland | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Wales v Norway | L | 0-2 | UEFA U21 | Group 5 |
| 10 Oct 2000 | Poland v Wales | L | 2-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 5 |
| 23 Mar 2001 | Armenia v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 5 |
| 27 Mar 2001 | Wales v Ukraine | L | 0-3 | UEFA U21 | Group 5 |
| 01 Jun 2001 | Wales v Poland | L | 0-4 | UEFA U21 | Group 5 |
| 05 Jun 2001 | Ukraine v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 5 |
| 31 Aug 2001 | Wales v Armenia | D | 1-1 | UEFA U21 | Group 5 |
| 04 Sep 2001 | Norway v Wales | L | 2-0 | UEFA U21 | Group 5 |
| 27 Mar 2002 | Wales v Czech Republic | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 21 Aug 2002 | Croatia v Wales | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
| 07 Sep 2002 | Finland v Wales | W | 0-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 16 Oct 2002 | Wales v Italy | W | 2-1 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 20 Aug 2003 | Serbia and Montenegro v Wales | L | 1-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 11 Oct 2003 | Wales v Serbia and Montenegro | L | 2-3 | UEFA European Championship | Group 9 |
| 15 Nov 2003 | Russia v Wales | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 1st leg |
| 19 Nov 2003 | Wales v Russia | L | 0-1 | UEFA European Championship | Play-off 2nd leg |
| 18 Feb 2004 | Wales v Scotland | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | Hungary v Wales | W | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 27 May 2004 | Norway v Wales | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 30 May 2004 | Wales v Canada | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Sep 2004 | Azerbaijan v Wales | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 08 Sep 2004 | Wales v Northern Ireland | D | 2-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 09 Oct 2004 | England v Wales | L | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 13 Oct 2004 | Wales v Poland | L | 2-3 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 10 Feb 2005 | Wales v Hungary | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 26 Mar 2005 | Wales v Austria | L | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 30 Mar 2005 | Austria v Wales | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 17 Aug 2005 | Wales v Slovenia | D | 0-0 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Sep 2005 | Wales v England | L | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 07 Sep 2005 | Poland v Wales | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 12 Oct 2005 | Wales v Azerbaijan | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 6 |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Cyprus v Wales | L | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 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 |
| 26 May 2007 | Wales v New Zealand | D | 2-2 | International Friendly | |
| 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 |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Slovakia v Wales | W | 2-5 | 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 |
| 17 Nov 2007 | Wales v Republic of Ireland | D | 2-2 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Germany v Wales | D | 0-0 | UEFA European Championship | Group D |
| 12 Aug 2009 | Montenegro v Wales | L | 2-1 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Sep 2009 | Wales v Russia | L | 1-3 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group 4 |
| 14 Nov 2009 | Wales v Scotland | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 27 May 2011 | Wales v Northern Ireland | W | 2-0 | Nations Cup | |
| 10 Aug 2011 | Wales v Australia | L | 1-2 | International Friendly | |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Wales v Costa Rica | L | 0-1 | International Friendly | |
| 10 Sep 2013 | Wales v Serbia | L | 0-3 | FIFA World Cup | Europe group A |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Wales v Iceland | W | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
| 04 Jun 2014 | Netherlands v Wales | L | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.