Ashley Cole

Born: December 20, 1980

Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)

Hometown: Stepney, London
Nationality: England flag English

Position: Left-back
Ashley Cole
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Career History
Senior2006-2014Chelsea
2014-2016Roma
2016-2018Los Angeles Galaxy
2019Derby County
Sports Mole has 916 articles about Ashley Cole. Articles 1 to 40:
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
Oct 15, 11:05
 Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira clash in 2000
Man United vs. Arsenal: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from Manchester United and Arsenal.
Aug 18, 18:48
 All-time Premier League XI feature
The greatest Premier League XI of all time: Who joins Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney in our side?
On the eve of the new 2025-26 season, Sports Mole compiles the greatest Premier League XI of all time.
Aug 14, 06:20
 Cristhian Mosquera in action for Valencia on May 10, 2025
Cristhian Mosquera emulates Ashley Cole as Arsenal confirm £13.1m transfer and shirt number
Arsenal confirm the signing of Spain Under-21 international defender Cristhian Mosquera, who immediately emulates legendary left-back Ashley Coley at the Emirates.
Jul 24, 17:39
 Cristhian Mosquera in action for Valencia on May 10, 2025
Cristhian Mosquera can take dream Arsenal shirt number thanks to Myles Lewis-Skelly decision
Sports Mole looks at the shirt numbers Cristhian Mosquera could take at Arsenal ahead of his £13m arrival from Valencia.
Jul 14, 15:11
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on performances at the finals.
Jun 11, 16:07
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring on June 10, 2025
England's most-capped players in history after Harry Kane's landmark appearance
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's most-capped players of all time.
Jun 10, 21:46
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
All-time Premier League individual season title-winners XI: Who joins Mohamed Salah's 2024-25 campaign as best in the league's history?
Sports Mole picks the all-time Premier League XI of title winners, based on the greatest individual seasons each player produced.
May 28, 14:30
 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018
Arsene Wenger's 10 greatest signings for Arsenal seven years on from final game
To mark the anniversary of Arsene Wenger's final game as Arsenal manager, Sports Mole rounds up his greatest ever signings as Gunners boss.
May 13, 11:58
 Charles Watts/Myles Lewis-Skelly composite image
Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly receives Ashley Cole comparison verdict after record-breaking England debut
It is 'impossible not to feel' that Myles Lewis-Skelly could be Arsenal's new Ashley Cole, but comparisons are premature, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole
Mar 24, 15:41
 Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ray Parlour composite
Myles Lewis-Skelly set for "great career" as Arsenal legend addresses Ashley Cole comparisons
Ray Parlour tells Sports Mole that Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly will have a "great career" as the Gunners legend addresses comparisons with Ashley Cole.
Feb 5, 23:21
 Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk pictured on August 25, 2024
Best January transfers of all time: From Virgil van Dijk to Patrice Evra - who is the greatest January transfer ever?
From Virgil van Dijk to Patrice Evra, Sports Mole takes a look at the 10 best Premier League January transfers of all time.
Feb 3, 07:00
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City vs. Chelsea: Haaland or Drogba? Rodri or Lampard? Ederson or Cech? Who makes an all-time combined XI?
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from the histories of both clubs.
Jan 24, 17:27
 Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City this window on January 13, 2025
Kyle Walker future: "Nuclear button has been pressed" - but will Man City sign replacement in January after Pep Guardiola "death knell"?
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney speaks to Sports Mole about Kyle Walker's future and discusses whether the Citizens will look to sign a replacement right-back in January.
Jan 14, 10:30
 England captain Harry Kane pictured on September 6, 2024
England captain Harry Kane admits Ronaldo inspiration ahead of 100th England cap
England captain Harry Kane admits that he draws inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo to maintain his fitness and extend his career for as long as possible.
Sep 9, 21:48
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reacts on May 19, 2024
Obi Martin to Man Utd: Why Arsenal fans should worry about 32-goal striker's exit
Sports Mole discusses why Manchester United's signing of ex-Arsenal sensation Chido Obi Martin should set off alarm bells inside the Emirates walls.
Aug 7, 10:08
 Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori on March 16, 2024.
Shirt numbers available to Riccardo Calafiori at Arsenal ahead of £37.9m transfer
As Arsenal close in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, Sports Mole looks at which shirt number the defender could take at the Emirates.
Jul 20, 13:31
 Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
Euro 2024 final: Spain vs. England all-time XI including Rooney, Ramos and Raul
Looking back over the long history of both nations featuring in the Euro 2024 final, Sports Mole selects an all-time Spain and England combined XI.
Jul 13, 13:55
 England's Kobbie Mainoo during a press conference on June 18, 2024 [IMAGO]
Team News: Euro 2024: England make one change for Slovakia last-16 clash.
England manager Gareth Southgate makes one change for Sunday's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Slovakia, as Kobbie Mainoo comes into the midfield.
Jun 30, 14:56
 England Manager Terry Venables and Don Howe console Gareth Southgate after his penalty miss during the shoot out with Germany which costs England a place in the final at Euro 96
Unforgettable Euro moments: Southgate penalty miss 1996
Ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole takes a look back at some classic moments from past tournaments, this time Gareth Southgate's Euro 96 semi-final penalty miss.
Jun 11, 21:48
 Ashley Cole in action for Chelsea in 2014
Arsenal, Chelsea legend inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is the next inductee into the Premier League's Hall of Fame, becoming the 22nd player to be included.
Mar 25, 14:24
 Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Chelsea's Frank Lampard in action in 2007
EFL Cup final: All-time combined Chelsea-Liverpool XI
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, Sports Mole puts together an all-time combined XI of players from the two clubs.
Feb 23, 08:00
 DC United head coach Wayne Rooney walks off the pitch on June 24, 2023
Birmingham City confirm Wayne Rooney as new manager
Birmingham City confirm the appointment of Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Oct 11, 10:01
 England Under-21s manager Lee Carsley before the match on March 25, 2023
James Trafford saves late penalty as England win Under-21 Euros
England end their 39-year wait for Under-21 Euros glory in the most extraordinary circumstances with a 1-0 win over Spain in the final.
Jul 8, 18:04
 Kai Havertz celebrates scoring for Germany on September 26, 2022
Shirt numbers available to Kai Havertz at Arsenal
Ahead of Kai Havertz's £65m move to Arsenal from Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a look at which shirt numbers could be available to the attacker at the Emirates Stadium.
Jun 22, 10:32
 Didier Drogba with the Champions League trophy in 2012.
Where are Chelsea's 2012 Champions League heroes now?
Sports Mole takes a look at where Chelsea's Champions League heroes of 2012 have ended up 10 years later.
May 19, 08:45
 England U21 assistant manager Ashley Cole during the warm up before the match, November 11, 2021
Robber 'threatened to cut off Ashley Cole's fingers'
A court hears how a robber threatened to cut off the fingers of former Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole during a burglary in 2020.
Apr 11, 22:33
 Roman Abramovich pictured in May 2017
Top 10 Chelsea signings of Roman Abramovich era
Sports Mole assesses the top 10 signings of Roman Abramovich's time at Stamford Bridge before the Russian billionaire's departure in 2022.
Mar 3, 13:45
 Manchester City's Rodri in action before a VAR review does not award a penalty for handball on February 26, 2022
Everton complain to Premier League over refereeing decision
Everton have reportedly made an official complaint to the Premier League following recent refereeing decisions, with the club demanding an apology.
Feb 28, 21:48
 England U21 assistant manager Ashley Cole during the warm up before the match, November 11, 2021
Ashley Cole joins Everton as first-team coach
Everton have confirmed that former England international Ashley Cole has joined the club as the new first-team coach, adding to Frank Lampard's backroom staff.
Feb 3, 15:36
 Ashley Cole before the match, December 10, 2019
Ashley Cole set for backroom role under Frank Lampard at Everton?
Frank Lampard is reportedly considering Ashley Cole as an option to be part of his backroom staff after being officially announced as the new Everton manager.
Jan 31, 17:02
 Chelsea and Brentford in the FA Cup in January 2017.
Reliving Chelsea's last three fixtures with Brentford
Chelsea and Brentford have not squared off in a top-flight game since 1947, but that has not prevented the two London clubs from being regular foes over the past eight years.
Oct 14, 07:30
 Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham pictured in May 2021
Tammy Abraham heads to Roma: 5 other British players who have sampled Serie A
Tammy Abraham will link up with fellow Englishman Chris Smalling and former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho in the Eternal City.
Aug 17, 13:28
 Lee Carsley, Manager of Brentford looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Brentford and Hull City on November 3, 2015
Lee Carsley to manage England Under-21s with Ashley Cole as assistant
Former Everton midfielder Lee Carsley replaces Aidy Boothroyd.
Jul 27, 17:30
 England's Luke Shaw in action with Albania's Elseid Hysaj on March 28, 2021
Luke Shaw looks back on "massive regrets" during early England days
Luke Shaw was the youngest player to feature across the tournament at the 2014 World Cup.
Mar 29, 22:00
 David Beckham celebrates winning his 100th cap for England in 2008
On This Day: David Beckham wins 100th England cap
The midfielder played 63 minutes in a 1-0 friendly defeat to France at the Stade de France.
Mar 26, 08:34
 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on January 2, 2021
How Arsenal could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League showdown with Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.
Jan 28, 16:12
 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on January 3, 2021
Frank Lampard not fearing player power problems at below-par Chelsea
The Blues have won just one of their last seven matches in all competitions as they prepare to hose Morecambe in the FA Cup.
Jan 8, 22:49
 Ben Chilwell in action for Leicester City on June 20, 2020
Ben Chilwell explains importance of Ashley Cole as he eyes Chelsea debut
The Blues' new left-back spoke with the former England star about his own trophy-laden spell at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 1, 13:25
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