From Hollywood A-list to the heart of Welsh football, Ryan Reynolds continues to blur the line between celebrity influence and sports impact. What began as a bold move when he purchased a local team in 2021 has since transformed into a cultural phenomenon, reshaping the fortunes of the historic club. Strikingly, beyond the glamour, Reynolds has been embraced as more than just a co-owner, with his involvement appearing to give the across-the-pond football community, including the Wales head coach, who compared him to Brad Pitt, bigger reasons to dream.

As the Wales football dignitary draws comparisons between Ryan Reynolds' star power and that of Brad Pitt, the actor’s growing influence is once again in the headlines in Britain.

Craig Bellamy, the head coach of the Wales national football team, recently appeared on the High Performance podcast, where he shared his thoughts on Ryan Reynolds’ impact on Wrexham AFC. Bellamy began by comparing Reynolds’ star power to “Brad Pitt level,” highlighting how the Hollywood actor’s association with his football club has skyrocketed its global recognition. He also noted that because of Wrexham's ownership, many people in America now know exactly where Wales sits on the world map, boosting the nation’s sporting identity.

Beyond the fame that Ryan Reynolds brings, Craig Bellamy, on High Performance, stressed that the real long-term gain lies in football development. He expressed his hopes of seeing Wrexham employ more Welsh players in the coming years, ensuring that the club remains rooted in local talent. According to him, Wrexham’s growing academy will only improve under Reynolds’ leadership, giving young athletes greater opportunities to progress. For Bellamy, Welsh football stands to benefit tremendously from this Hollywood-driven revival. Meanwhile, amid Craig Bellamy’s comments on Wrexham AFC and Reynolds, three players from the club have been called up to the national team.

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Wrexham’s Hollywood fairytale just hit a new high as three Red Dragons’ standout stars earned a call-up to Wales’ 25-man squad for the first time in 15 years. 

Danny Ward, Kieffer Moore, and Nathan Broadhead were all named in Wales’ squad after joining Wrexham in the summer for a combined splurge of $38.6 million. The trio arrived following Wrexham’s third successive promotion to the Championship, but injuries have forced Ward and Broadhead to withdraw from tonight's World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan. Moore, however, remains available for the clash in Astana. The 33-year-old striker is in form, having scored in Wrexham’s last weekend's match against Millwall.

Ryan Reynolds’ Hollywood touch at Wrexham continues to make waves, and following shelling out millions to promote the club, he is now finally earning recognition from the likes of Craig Bellamy. With three standout Red Dragons making the World Cup squad, the actor’s influence is also moving beyond publicity, helping elevate Welsh football. By investing in players, infrastructure, and local talent, Reynolds is showing that his efforts are not just about star power; they are about building a sustainable legacy for the game in Wales.

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