Chris Gunter to become first Welshman to win 100 caps in Mexico match

The 31-year-old, who made his international debut as a teenager in May 2007, will captain Wales on Saturday.

Published Mar 26, 2021

Chris Gunter will become the first Welshman to win 100 caps when he captains the side against Mexico in Cardiff on Saturday.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the 31-year-old right-back’s remarkable international career.

Debut

Soccer – International Friendly – Wales v New Zealand – Racecourse Ground — Chris Gunter made his Wales debut as a 17-year-old in May 2007 (Nick Potts/PA)

Mr Consistent

Soccer – FIFA World Cup 2010 – Qualifying Round – Group Four – Liechtenstein v Wales – Rheinpark Stadium — John Toshack gave Chris Gunter his international debut during his time as Wales manager (Chris Radburn/PA)

Euro 2016

Record-breaker

Gunter became Wales’ most capped player in November 2018. He captained Wales for the second time in surpassing Neville Southall’s 92-cap mark in a friendly against Albania. As Gunter struggled to find flights for friends and family to the European outpost, he quipped about Gareth Bale and his private jet: “I’ll ask Gaz if I can borrow his plane.” Despite losing his place to Swansea’s Connor Roberts in recent years, Gunter remains a valued member of the squad and is set to feature at his second European Championship this summer as Wales’ first centurion.