At what age did David Beckham retire?
38
In essence, Beckham retired in slow motion. Five and a half seasons with the LA Galaxy and two loan spells at AC Milan formed part of an elongated coda, and it was at Paris Saint-Germain where he finally, at the age of 38, drew his career to a close.
Why did Beckham retire early?
He played in the Champions League against Barcelona and Beckham decided it was time to retire after Messi darted past him. “I probably decided to retire when Messi was running past me,” the former England captain conceded per Yahoo Sports. [Messi] came on and Barcelona scored,” he explained per The Sun.
How long was David Beckham’s career?
20-year
He retired in May 2013 after a 20-year career, during which he won 19 major trophies. Beckham’s professional club career began with Manchester United, where he made his first-team debut in 1992 at age 17. With United, he won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999.
What year did Zidane retire?
2006
Zinedine Zidane/Career end
Despite his ignoble exit in the final, Zidane was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player. He retired from professional football after the 2006 World Cup.
What age did Maradona retire?
37
A ballooning waistline slowed Maradona’s explosive speed later in his career and by 1991 he was snared in his first doping scandal when he admitted to a cocaine habit that haunted him until he retired in 1997, at 37.
Can I become a footballer at 25?
The only age requirement for professional football contracts is that the player must be 16 or older. So yes, at the age of 26 you can sign a contract. The only disadvantage of starting later is that you will be behind other players on a technical level.
Is Messi retired?
Lionel Messi shockingly announces his retirement from the Argentina national team after loss to Chile in Copa America final.