Aaron Ramsdale

Aaron Christopher Ramsdale{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/844127 |title=2018/19 Premier League squads confirmed |publisher=Premier League |date=3 September 2018 |access-date=4 September 2018}} was born on 14 May 1998{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/236015/aaron-ramsdale |title=Aaron Ramsdale: Overview |publisher=ESPN |access-date=27 May 2021}} in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and was raised in the nearby village of Chesterton.{{cite web |url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2020/august/ramsdale-signs/ |title=Aaron returns as Blades sign exciting stopper |date=19 August 2020 |publisher=Sheffield United F.C. |access-date=20 August 2020}} Ramsdale began his career at Newcastle-under-Lyme-based club Marsh Town. Goalkeeping coach Fred Barber took him up to Bolton Wanderers for a trial and they ended up signing him.{{cite news |title=Premier League debut for 21-year-old North Staffs starlet - and ex-Stoke City midfielder's nephew |url=https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bournemouth-aaron-ramsdale-chris-hemming-3199059 |website=stokesentinel.co.uk |publisher=The Sentinel |first=Peter |last=Smith |date=11 August 2019 |access-date=18 November 2021}} In 2014, Ramsdale was identified by The Sentinel as a future prospect after helping his school, Sir Thomas Boughey High School, to reach the English Schools' FA Cup semi-final.

In 2013, Ramsdale joined Sheffield United after time spent in the Bolton Wanderers youth team.{{cite web|url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2014/august/development-squad/|title=Development Squad|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=1 August 2014|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201200046/https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2014/august/development-squad/|archive-date=1 February 2018|url-status=live}} After graduating from Sheffield United's youth academy, Ramsdale signed a scholarship with the club in May 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2014/may/welcome-to-the-new-scholars/|title=Welcome to the new scholars|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=8 May 2014|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201200607/https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2014/may/welcome-to-the-new-scholars/|archive-date=1 February 2018|url-status=live}} In December 2015, he briefly joined Northern Counties East Football League Premier Division club Worksop Town on loan, playing one match while their regular goalkeeper was suspended.{{cite news |url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/latest-blades-news/worksop-town-boss-thanks-sheffield-united-after-young-keeper-provides-bright-spark-bassetlaw-derby-463317 |title=Worksop Town boss thanks Sheffield United after young keeper provides bright spark in Bassetlaw derby |newspaper=The Star |location=Sheffield |date=30 December 2015 |access-date=26 February 2023}}
{{cite web |url=https://www.sportbible.com/football/news-reactions-take-a-bow-aaron-ramsdale-taking-a-minute-to-appreciate-his-first-england-cap-20211116 |title=Emotional Aaron Ramsdale Taking A Minute To Appreciate His First England Cap Is So Refreshing To See |first=Jack |last=Kenmare |website=SPORTbible |date=16 November 2021 |access-date=26 February 2023}} After returning to the Blades, Ramsdale appeared twice as an unused substitute during the 2015–16 season against Coventry City and Scunthorpe United.{{cite news|title=Coventry City 3 – 1 Sheffield United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36118188|website=BBC Sport|date=30 April 2016|access-date=1 February 2018}}
{{cite news|title=Sheffield United 0 – 2 Scunthorpe United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36180664|website=BBC Sport|date=8 May 2016|access-date=1 February 2018}} In May 2016, he signed his first professional contract with the club.{{cite web|url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2016/may/professional-deals-for-youngsters/|title=Professional deals for youngsters|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=6 May 2016|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201202123/https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2016/may/professional-deals-for-youngsters/|archive-date=1 February 2018|url-status=live}}

Ramsdale made his professional debut starting in a 6–0 home victory over Leyton Orient in the FA Cup, keeping a clean sheet in the process.{{cite news|title=Sheffield United: Selfless George Long catches Blades boss Chris Wilder's eye|url=http://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-united/sheffield-united-selfless-george-long-catches-blades-boss-chris-wilder-s-eye-1-8222245|access-date=4 December 2016|newspaper=The Star |location=Sheffield |date=7 November 2016}} He also made another appearance in the FA Cup against Bolton Wanderers but lost 3–2.{{cite news|title=Bolton Wanderers 3 – 2 Sheffield United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38120945|website=BBC Sport|date=4 December 2016|access-date=1 February 2018}}

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On 31 January 2017, Ramsdale was signed by Premier League club Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of £800,000.{{cite news|title=AFC Bournemouth sign young 'keeper Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United|url=http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/afc-bournemouth-keeper-aaron-ramsdale-from-sheffield-united-3547589.aspx|date=31 January 2017|access-date=11 February 2017|publisher=AFC Bournemouth|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201214616/http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/2016-17/afc-bournemouth-keeper-aaron-ramsdale-from-sheffield-united-3547589.aspx|archive-date=1 February 2017|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web |last=Payne |first=Ned |date=2 February 2017 |title=AFC Bournemouth: Youngster Ramsdale thanks Blades after joining Cherries |url=https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/15065190.afc-bournemouth-youngster-aaron-ramsdale-thanks-blades-after-joining-cherries/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=Bournemouth Echo |language=en}}{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2020-08-15 |title=Sheffield United to sign Aaron Ramsdale from Bournemouth for £18.5m |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/15/sheffield-united-to-sign-aaron-ramsdale-from-bournemouth-transfer |access-date=2023-02-26 |issn=0261-3077}} He was on the bench for the final game of the 2016–17 season against Leicester City.{{cite news|title=Leicester City 1–1 AFC Bournemouth|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39912024|website=BBC Sport|date=21 May 2017|access-date=1 February 2018}}

In the January 2018 transfer window, Ramsdale was loaned out to Chesterfield for the rest of the 2017–18 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/news/2018/january/20180105-fourth-new-recruit-joins-spireites/|title=Fourth New Recruit Joins Spireites|publisher=Chesterfield F.C.|date=5 January 2018|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201212800/https://www.chesterfield-fc.co.uk/news/2018/january/20180105-fourth-new-recruit-joins-spireites/|archive-date=1 February 2018|url-status=live}} Ramsdale made his Chesterfield debut against Accrington Stanley on 6 January 2018, but scored an own goal after he "allowed a seemingly harmless Jackson strike from the right to squirm into the net", in a 4–0 loss.{{cite news|title=Accrington Stanley 4–0 Chesterfield|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42519872|website=BBC Sport|date=6 January 2018|access-date=1 February 2018}} A week later, against Luton Town, he kept a clean sheet in a 2–0 win.{{cite news|title=Chesterfield 2–0 Luton Town|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42587767|website=BBC Sport|date=13 January 2018|access-date=1 February 2018}} In the 2017–18 season, Ramsdale made 19 appearances in total for the club in League Two, but was ultimately unable to help prevent the club from suffering relegation to the National League.{{cite news|title=Chesterfield relegated from League Two after Morecambe draw|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43885346|website=BBC Sport|date=24 April 2018|access-date=3 March 2020}}

On 4 January 2019, Ramsdale joined AFC Wimbledon on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2019/january/dons-sign-goalkeeper-on-loan-from-bournemouth/|title=Dons sign goalkeeper on loan from Bournemouth|publisher=AFC Wimbledon|date=4 January 2019|access-date=21 November 2019}} The next day, Ramsdale made his debut for the Dons in a 3–2 FA Cup third round victory over Fleetwood Town at the Highbury Stadium in Fleetwood.{{cite web|url=https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2019/january/dons-march-into-fourth-round-with-a-dramatic-winner/|title=Dons march into fourth round with a dramatic winner|publisher=AFC Wimbledon|date=5 January 2019|access-date=21 November 2019}} His league debut came a week later in a 1–1 draw with Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena.{{cite web|url=https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/fixtures/first-team/201819/january/coventry-city-vs-afc-wimbledon-on-12-jan-19/|title=Dons earn a creditable draw at Coventry|publisher=AFC Wimbledon|date=12 January 2019|access-date=21 November 2019}} He helped the club defeat West Ham in the FA Cup. In the 2018–19 season, Ramsdale made 20 appearances in total for the club in League One, and in doing so he won the club's Young Player of the Season Award for his performances in goal,{{Cite web|url=https://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/2019/april/player-of-the-year-will-quick-to-focus-on-completing-survival-bid/|title=Player of the Year Will quick to focus on completing survival bid|publisher=AFC Wimbledon|date=28 April 2019|access-date=21 November 2019}} as Wimbledon achieved survival in League One despite being 10 points from safety in February.{{cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/bradford-vs-wimbledon/393636|title=Bradford 0–0 AFC Wimbledon: Wally Downes' Dons secure League One status|website=Sky Sports|date=4 May 2019|access-date=21 November 2019}}

Ramsdale made both his Premier League debut and his full debut for Bournemouth on the opening day of the 2019–20 season, in a 1–1 draw against former team Sheffield United.{{cite news|title=Bournemouth 1–1 Sheffield United|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/49215986|first=Michael|last=Emons|website=BBC Sport|date=10 August 2019|access-date=21 November 2019}} Ramsdale established himself as Bournemouth's first choice keeper in the first few months of the 2019–20 season, starting every Premier League game for the club until 12 January, when he missed the match against Watford due to injury.{{cite news|title=Bournemouth 0–3 Watford|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50996713|first=Thomas|last=Mallows|website=BBC Sport|date=12 January 2020|access-date=3 March 2020}} He returned to the team in the next Premier League game, a 1–0 loss to Norwich City.{{cite news|title=Norwich City 1–0 AFC Bournemouth|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51073182|first=Matthew|last=Howarth|website=BBC Sport|date=18 January 2020|access-date=3 March 2020}}

He signed a new, long-term contract with the club in October 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50124484|title=Aaron Ramsdale: Bournemouth keeper signs new long-term deal|date=21 October 2019|website=BBC Sport|access-date=21 November 2019}} That same month, Ramsdale's form saw him win the club's Player of the Month award for October, keeping clean sheets in the games against Norwich City and Watford.{{Cite web|url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/first-team/ramsdale-voted-october-player-of-the-month/|title=Ramsdale voted October Player of the Month|date=31 October 2019|publisher=AFC Bournemouth|access-date=3 March 2020}} His form continued in the next few months, as he again picked up the club's Player of the Month award in January for another string of excellent performances, including a Man of the Match winning display against Brighton & Hove Albion.{{Cite web|url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/first-team/ramsdale-wins-player-of-the-month|title=Ramsdale wins Player of the Month|date=30 January 2020|publisher=AFC Bournemouth|access-date=3 March 2020}} On 10 August, Ramsdale was named Player of the Year by the club's supporters.{{cite web|url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/club-news/ramsdale-your-player-of-the-year/|title=RAMSDALE YOUR PLAYER OF THE YEAR|publisher=AFC Bournemouth|date=10 August 2020|access-date=15 August 2020}}

On 19 August 2020, Ramsdale rejoined Sheffield United,{{Cite web|title=Ramsdale Completes Sheffield United Move|date=19 August 2020 |url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/club-news/ramsdale-completes-sheffield-united-move/|access-date=20 August 2020|publisher=AFC Bournemouth}} for a reported fee of £18.5 million on a four-year deal.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53843358 |title=Aaron Ramsdale: Sheffield United re-sign goalkeeper from Bournemouth |website=BBC Sport |date=19 August 2020 |access-date=19 August 2020 }} In May 2021, he was named Sheffield United's Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year after being ever present between the sticks all season.{{cite web |url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2021/may/End-of-Season-Awards-/ |title=End of Season Awards |website=www.sufc.co.uk |date=23 May 2021 |access-date=26 May 2021}}

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On 20 August 2021, Ramsdale signed for Premier League club Arsenal on a long-term contract.{{cite news|title=Aaron Ramsdale joins in permanent deal|url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/aaron-ramsdale-joins-permanent-deal|date=20 August 2021|access-date=20 August 2021|publisher=Arsenal F.C.}} He made his debut away to West Bromwich Albion in the 2021–22 EFL Cup five days later, and kept a clean sheet as Arsenal won 6–0.{{cite news|title=West Bromwich Albion 0-6 Arsenal|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58252911|date=25 August 2021|access-date=25 August 2021|publisher=BBC Sport}} He made his Premier League debut on 11 September and kept another clean sheet as Arsenal defeated Norwich City 1–0 at the Emirates Stadium.{{cite news|title=Arsenal 1-0 Norwich City|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58436972|date=11 September 2021|access-date=11 September 2021|publisher=BBC Sport}} After a run of clean sheets in the league, he conceded his first goal in a 3–1 home win against Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on 26 September.{{cite news|title=Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58613174|date=26 September 2021|access-date=26 September 2021|publisher=BBC Sport}} In a 2–0 away win against Leicester City on 30 October,{{cite news|title=Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59019332|date=30 October 2021|access-date=30 October 2021|publisher=BBC Sport}} he was highly praised for one of his saves and overall performance by pundits including former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, who described his save from a James Maddison free kick as the "best save I've seen for years".{{cite web|title='Best save I've seen in years!' - Ramsdale heroics earn Arsenal record statement win at Leicester |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/best-save-ive-seen-in-years-ramsdale-heroics-earn-arsenal-record-/1nc224v9x7e1x1g0u8ktpzkvfm |website=Goal |first=Charles |last=Watts |date=30 October 2021 |access-date=12 November 2021 }}{{cite web|title=Peter Schmeichel's eight-word verdict on Aaron Ramsdale's save for Arsenal against Leicester |url=https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/schmeichel-arsenal-aaron-ramsdale-leicester-22022252 |website=football.london |publisher= |first=Tashan |last=Deniran-Alleyne |date=31 October 2021 |access-date=12 November 2021 }} In November 2021, following a string of impressive performances, Ramsdale was one of eight players to be nominated for the Premier League's Player of the Month Award for October, though it was eventually awarded to Liverpool's Mohamed Salah.{{cite web|url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/2325837 |title=Shortlist for October 2021 EA SPORTS Player of the Month |website=premierleague.com |publisher=Premier League |date=6 November 2021 |access-date=6 November 2021 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/2347037 |title=Salah wins October 2021 EA SPORTS Player of the Month award |website=premierleague.com |publisher=Premier League |date=12 November 2021 |access-date=12 November 2021 }} He was also named Arsenal's Player of the Month for October 2021, with 60% of the votes from the club's supporters.{{cite web|url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/ramsdale-our-october-player-month |title=Ramsdale is our October Player of the Month! |website=arsenal.com |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |date=10 November 2021 |access-date=11 November 2021 }} He won the award again in November with 42% of the votes.{{cite web|url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/ramsdale-our-player-month-again |title=Ramsdale is our Player of the Month... again! |website=arsenal.com |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |date=8 December 2021 |access-date=12 December 2021 }} Following the departure of Bernd Leno at the beginning of the 2022–23 season, Ramsdale took the number one shirt at Arsenal.{{cite web |title=Aaron Ramsdale takes number one shirt |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/aaron-ramsdale-takes-number-one-shirt |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |access-date=1 October 2022 |date=3 August 2022}}

On 15 January 2023, Ramsdale was the subject of an incident when a Tottenham fan tried to kick him in the back following Arsenal's 2–0 win against Tottenham in the North London derby. Afterwards, the FA confirmed that they were working together with the relevant authorities and the clubs to ensure that appropriate action was taken.{{cite web |title=Tottenham 0-2 Arsenal: Aaron Ramsdale attacked by fan after north London derby|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64285177.amp|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=15 January 2023 |date=15 January 2023}}{{cite web |title=Aaron Ramsdale: FA condemns fan's attack on Arsenal goalkeeper after Spurs game|url=https://news.sky.com/story/aaron-ramsdale-fa-condemns-fans-attack-on-arsenal-goalkeeper-after-spurs-game-12787757|publisher=Sky News|access-date=15 January 2023 |date=15 January 2023}} Two days later, a 35-year-old man from Hackney was charged with assault and throwing a missile onto the pitch.{{cite web |title=Man charged with assaulting Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale at north London derby|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/17/man-charged-with-assaulting-arsenal-aaron-ramsdale-at-north-london-derby|work=The Guardian|access-date=17 January 2023 |date=17 January 2023}} A month later, he was given a four-year football banning order and was handed a 12-month community order.{{cite web |title=Aaron Ramsdale: Man given four-year football banning order for assaulting Arsenal goalkeeper at Tottenham|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12813215/aaron-ramsdale-man-given-four-year-football-banning-order-for-assaulting-arsenal-goalkeeper-at-tottenham|work=The Guardian|access-date=28 February 2023 |date=17 February 2023}}

On 13 March, Ramsdale won the Goalkeeper of the Year award at the 2023 London Football Awards.{{cite web |url=https://londonfootballawards.org/the-winners/ |title=London Football Awards – The Winners |website=londonfootballawards.org |access-date=15 March 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/quartet-honoured-london-football-awards |title=Quartet honoured at London Football Awards |date=13 March 2023 |publisher=Arsenal F.C. |access-date=15 March 2023}} He won the Premier League Save of the Month award for the first time in March 2023 for his save from Dango Ouattara against his former club Bournemouth.{{cite news|url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/ramsdale-scoops-premier-league-save-month|title=Ramsdale scoops Premier League Save of the Month|publisher=Arsenal F.C.|first=Jonathon|last=Rogers|date=31 March 2023|access-date=31 March 2023}}{{cite web |title=Ramsdale claims Castrol Save of the Month award |url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/3124570|access-date=31 March 2023 |date=31 March 2023 |publisher=Premier League}} On 9 April, he made two late saves in stoppage time against Liverpool to maintain a 2–2 draw at Anfield,{{cite web |last=Ronay |first=Barney |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2023/apr/09/aaron-ramsdale-saves-everything-for-arsenal-to-keep-title-challenge-alive |title=Aaron Ramsdale saves everything for Arsenal to keep title challenge alive |work=The Guardian |date=9 April 2023 }}{{cite web |last=Pyzdrowski |first=Matt |url=https://theathletic.com/4396514/2023/04/10/aaron-ramsdale-arsenal-liverpool-saves-analysis/ |title=Aaron Ramsdale may just have won Arsenal the Premier League title – this is how |publisher=The Athletic |date=10 April 2023 }} Arsenal's first point at Liverpool since a 3–3 draw in January 2016.{{cite web |last=Pearce |first=James |url=https://theathletic.com/4390891/2023/04/09/arsenal-liverpool-title-decider-lessons/ |title=Arsenal head to Anfield as title favourites – here are the lessons Liverpool must learn |publisher=The Athletic |date=9 April 2023 }} Ramsdale was named in the Premier League PFA Team of the Year at the end of the 2022–23 season.

In the beginning of the 2023–24 season, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta promoted new signing David Raya to the starting team, relegating Ramsdale to the bench.{{cite web |last1=Hytner |first1=David |title='I am suffering and hurting': Ramsdale opens up on losing Arsenal place |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/oct/19/aaron-ramsdale-on-losing-arsenal-place-suffering-and-hurting |website=The Guardian |access-date=11 November 2023 |date=19 October 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Clark |first1=Gill |title=Aaron Ramsdale dropped! Arsenal No.1 makes way as David Raya is handed surprise debut in crucial clash with Everton |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/aaron-ramsdale-dropped-arsenal-mikel-arteta-hands-david-raya-debut-against-everton/blt4653e81e5ca714b2 |website=Goal.com |access-date=11 November 2023 |date=17 September 2023}} On 12 December, Ramsdale made his UEFA Champions League debut in Arsenal's final group stage match, a 1–1 draw against PSV Eindhoven.{{cite web |date=12 December 2023 |title=Arsenal Live Match Coverage |url=https://www.arsenal.com/live#!teams |access-date=12 December 2023 |publisher=Arsenal F.C.}} On 9 March, Ramsdale made his first Premier League appearance of the year in a match against Brentford. He was at fault in the first half when Yoane Wissa scored after blocking Ramsdale's attempted clearance, but was praised by his manager for responding with an improved second-half performance as Arsenal won 2–1.{{Cite news |last=Tobin |first=Sam |date=2024-03-09 |title=Late Havertz header puts Arsenal top with 2-1 Brentford win |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/late-havertz-header-puts-arsenal-top-with-2-1-brentford-win-2024-03-09/#:~:text=LONDON%2C%20March%209%20(Reuters),league%20victory%20in%20a%20row. |access-date=2024-03-09 |work=Reuters}}{{Cite news |last=Jurejko |first=Jonathan |date=9 March 2024 |title=Ramsdale relief after blunder as Arsenal go top |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68525893 |access-date=2024-03-12 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}

On 30 August 2024, Ramsdale joined Premier League club Southampton on a four-year contract{{Cite web |title=Aaron Ramsdale signs for Saints |url=https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/aaron-ramsdale-signs-for-saints |date=30 August 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024 |publisher=Southampton F.C.}} for a reported fee of £25 million.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c6246dj00m5o |title=Southampton sign Arsenal keeper Ramsdale for £25m |website=BBC Sport |date=30 August 2024 |access-date=30 August 2024}} He made his debut for the club on 31 August in a 3–1 away defeat against Brentford.{{Cite web |last=Coates |first=Charlotte |date=31 August 2024 |title=Brentford 3–1 Southampton |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cgl28xezy29t |access-date=1 September 2024 |website=BBC Sport}} In November, Ramsdale had an operation on his finger and was sidelined for several weeks.{{Cite web |last=Colman |first=Jonty |date=21 November 2024 |title=Saints' Ramsdale and Bednarek out for 'number of weeks' |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5ygz6el6eno |access-date=17 February 2025 |website=BBC Sport}}

Ramsdale has represented England at Under 18, Under 19, Under 20 and Under 21 level.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/england/all-teams/players?p=357107|title=Profile – Aaron Ramdale|publisher=The Football Association |access-date=13 March 2017}}

He was first called up by England U18 in March 2016 and made his debut for the team in a 4–1 win over Republic of Ireland U18 on 27 March 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2016/march/call-up-for-young-keeper/|title=Call-up for young keeper|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=16 March 2016|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201202427/https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2016/march/call-up-for-young-keeper/|archive-date=1 February 2018|url-status=dead}} He went on to make two appearances for the England U18 team.{{citation needed|date=November 2022}}

In August 2016, Ramsdale was called up by England U19, where he made his debut on 4 September 2016, in a 1–0 loss against Belgium U19.{{cite web|url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2016/august/ramsdale-called-up/|title=Ramsdale called-up|publisher=Sheffield United F.C.|date=24 August 2016|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201203304/https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2016/august/ramsdale-called-up/|archive-date=1 February 2018|url-status=live}} Ramsdale started all five games for the England under-19 team that won the 2017 UEFA European Under-19 Championship{{cite web|title=European Under-19 Championship: England beat Portugal in final|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40619862|website=BBC Sport|date=15 July 2017|access-date=9 August 2017}}
{{cite news|title=Chelsea crucial to England winning U19 European Championship – Ramsdale|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/england-u19/story/3158799/chelsea-crucial-to-england-winning-u19-european-championship-aaron-ramsdale|publisher=ESPN|date=16 July 2017|access-date=1 February 2018}} and kept three clean sheets in five matches during the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/first-team/ramsdales-england-u19s-make-euros-final|title=RAMSDALE'S ENGLAND U19S MAKE EUROS FINAL|publisher=AFC Bournemouth|date=12 July 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201205538/https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/first-team/ramsdales-england-u19s-make-euros-final|archive-date=1 February 2018|url-status=live}}

After winning the UEFA European U19-Championship, Ramsdale was called up by England U20 in August 2017, where he made his debut on 4 September 2017, in a 0–0 draw against Switzerland U20.{{cite web|url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/club-news/players-set-for-international-action|title=PLAYERS SET FOR INTERNATIONAL ACTION|publisher=AFC Bournemouth|date=29 August 2017|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201205844/https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/club-news/players-set-for-international-action|archive-date=1 February 2018|url-status=live}}

On 18 May 2018, Ramsdale received a call up to England U21s for the first time by Manager Aidy Boothroyd, for the Toulon Tournament.{{cite news|publisher=The Football Association|date=18 May 2018|access-date=18 May 2018|title=ENGLAND U21S HEAD TO MAURICE REVELLO TOURNAMENT IN TOULON WITH A 20-MAN SQUAD |url=http://www.thefa.com/news/2018/may/18/england-u21s-squad-named-for-toulon-180518}} Ramsdale received his first cap for the England U21 team on 1 June 2018, playing the full 90 minutes in a 4–0 win against Qatar.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/16266791.cherries-keeper-aaron-ramsdale-makes-england-under-21s-debut/|title=Cherries keeper Aaron Ramsdale makes England under-21s debut|date=3 June 2018|newspaper=Bournemouth Daily Echo|access-date=13 May 2021}} Ramsdale was first choice goalkeeper during qualifiers for the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/16261/12134095/england-u21-rhian-brewster-eberechi-eze-and-marc-guehi-withdraw-from-squad|title=England U21: Rhian Brewster, Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi withdraw from squad|date=16 November 2020|website=Sky Sports|access-date=13 May 2021}} and also started all three games for England as they were eliminated at the group stage of that tournament.{{cite news|title=Aidy Boothroyd: Aaron Ramsdale throws support behind under-fire England U21s boss|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/aidy-boothroyd-england-u21s-ramsdale-b1825956.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210402092222/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/international/aidy-boothroyd-england-u21s-ramsdale-b1825956.html |archive-date=2 April 2021 |url-access=limited |url-status=live|first=Nick|last=Mashiter|newspaper=The Independent|date=2 April 2021|access-date=13 May 2021}}

On 25 May 2021, Ramsdale was called up as part of Gareth Southgate's 33-man provisional senior squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57239842 |title=England name provisional Euro 2020 squad: Ben White, Ben Godfrey, Aaron Ramsdale and Sam Johnstone in |website=BBC Sport |date=25 May 2021 |access-date=25 May 2021}} He was not named in the final 26-man squad, with goalkeepers Dean Henderson, Sam Johnstone and Jordan Pickford being selected ahead of him,{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57321188 |title=Euro 2020: Trent Alexander-Arnold named in England's 26-man squad |website=BBC Sport |date=1 June 2021 |access-date=15 June 2021}} but was called up to the squad one game into the tournament after Henderson withdrew with an injury.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57480270 |title=Euro 2020: Aaron Ramsdale replaces injured Dean Henderson in England squad |website=BBC Sport |date=15 June 2021 |access-date=15 June 2021}} Ramsdale made his debut for the senior squad starting in a 10–0 away victory against San Marino during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers on 15 November 2021.{{cite news |last1=Hynter |first1=David |title=England confirm World Cup 2022 spot with 10-goal demolition of San Marino |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/nov/15/san-marino-england-world-cup-2022-qualifying-match-report |newspaper=The Guardian |date=15 November 2021 |access-date=16 November 2021}} In November 2022, Ramsdale was named in Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.{{cite web|url=https://www.englandfootball.com/articles/2022/Nov/10/england-mens-senior-squad-named-for-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-20221011|title=England squad named for World Cup|author=The Football Association|date=10 November 2022|website=EnglandFootball.com}} He was named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024.{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cv22menk7dno |title=Eze & Wharton named in England squad for Euro 2024 |website=BBC Sport |date=6 June 2024 |access-date=6 June 2024}}

Ramsdale is a West Bromwich Albion fan, and cited an admiration for their former goalkeeper Ben Foster when he played against him in 2019.{{cite news |url=https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/17996908.it-great-share-pitch-him---ramsdales-respect-watford-stopper-foster|title='It was great to share the pitch with him' - Ramsdale's respect for Watford stopper Foster |website=Bournemouth Echo |date=27 October 2019 |access-date=9 July 2021}}

In August 2022, Ramsdale announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Georgina Irwin.{{Cite web |last=Mayowa |first=Sofoluwe |date=2022-08-19 |title=Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal is Engaged to His Girlfriend, Georgina Irwin |url=https://futballnews.com/aaron-ramsdale-of-arsenal-is-engaged-to-his-girlfriend-georgina-irwin/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Futball News |language=en-US}} In June 2023, they announced that they were expecting their first child together.{{Citation |title=Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale reveals fiancee is pregnant with first child |date=2023-06-04 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/sport/arsenal-aaron-ramsdale-pregnant-football-goalkeeper-b2351178.html |access-date=2023-06-17 |language=en}} The couple got married later that month.{{Cite web |last=Banerjee |first=Apratim |date=2023-06-21 |title=IN PHOTOS: Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale enjoys intimate wedding with long-term partner Georgina Irwin |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-in-photos-arsenal-star-aaron-ramsdale-enjoys-intimate-wedding-long-term-partner-georgina-irwin |access-date=2023-07-01 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-gb}} Their first child, a son was born in October later that year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/arsenal-aaron-ramsdale-new-baby-31413913 |title=Aaron Ramsdale announces birth of baby son with wife Georgina May on eve of Arsenal clash |author=Dan Marsh |publisher=The Mirror |date=10 November 2023 |access-date=13 December 2023}}{{Cite tweet|number=1715753113305350312|user=Arsenal|title=Aaron Ramsdale misses out on today's squad after his wife Georgina gave birth to a baby boy. Congratulations both ❤️|date=21 October 2023|access-date=21 October 2023}}

In August 2023, Ramsdale, whose brother is gay, said he would begin calling out homophobia in football. Ramsdale also revealed that his wife had suffered a miscarriage shortly after the 2022 FIFA World Cup and three days before he played in the North London Derby.{{Cite news |title=I stayed quiet but that ends today - Ramsdale |language=en-GB |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66394989 |access-date=2023-08-03}}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-03 |title=Oh Shut Up, Ramsdale! {{!}} By Aaron Ramsdale |url=https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/aaron-ramsdale-premier-league-arsenal-soccer-england |access-date=2023-08-03 |website=The Players' Tribune |language=en-US}}

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Arsenal

• FA Community Shield: 2023{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66352143 |title=Arsenal 1–1 Manchester City |first=Gary |last=Rose |website=BBC Sport |date=6 August 2023 |access-date=13 November 2023}}

England U19

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2017

England U21

• Toulon Tournament: 2018{{cite web |url=http://www.thefa.com/news/2018/jun/09/engvmextoulon090618 |title=Final fightback takes England U21S to Toulon hat-trick with win over Mexico |publisher=The Football Association |date=9 June 2018 |access-date=10 June 2019}}

England

• UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2020,{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51198762 |title=Italy 1–1 England |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=11 July 2021 |access-date=17 July 2021}} 2024{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cp68zzx8x4rt |title=Spain 2–1 England: Heartbreak for England in Euro 2024 Final |first=Phil |last=McNulty |website=BBC Sport |date=14 July 2024 |access-date=15 July 2024 |archive-date=15 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715010859/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cp68zzx8x4rt |url-status=live }}

Individual

• AFC Bournemouth Supporters' Player of the Year: 2019–20{{cite web |url=https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/club-news/ramsdale-your-player-of-the-year/ |title=Ramsdale your player of the year |publisher=AFC Bournemouth |date=10 August 2020 |access-date=15 August 2020}}
• Sheffield United Player of the Year: 2020–21 {{cite web|url=https://www.sufc.co.uk/news/2021/may/End-of-Season-Awards-/|title=End of Season Awards|publisher=Sheffield United F.C. |date=23 May 2021}}
• Sheffield United Young Player of the Year: 2020–21
• London Football Awards Goalkeeper of the Year: 2023
• Premier League Save of the Month: March 2023,{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/3124570 |title=Ramsdale claims March Castrol Save of the Month award |publisher=Premier League |date=31 March 2023 |access-date=13 November 2023}} April 2023{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/news/3331148 |title=Ramsdale claims back-to-back Castrol Save of the Month awards |publisher=Premier League |date=12 May 2023 |access-date=13 November 2023}}
• PFA Team of the Year: 2022–23 Premier League{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66650723 |title=Erling Haaland: Manchester City forward wins PFA men's Player of the Year award |website=BBC Sport |date=29 August 2023 |access-date=29 August 2023}}

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• [https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/teams/profile/aaron-ramsdale Profile] at the Southampton F.C. website
• [https://www.englandfootball.com/england/mens-senior-team/squad/aaron-ramsdale Profile] at the Football Association website
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