Top Players That Retired So Early In Football.

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It is very painful when players who are having a great time in football had to end their career so early. We have seen players who resigned due to some challenges they are facing, such as injuries, illness, health issues, depression, lack of passion and others. Some players had no choice but to retire even when they don't want to because of the condition they found themselves. Why some decided to retire by their own will.

Top players that retired so early in football

1.Ruben De La Red at the age of 25.

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Ruben De La Red the Spain international is a Midfielder who had to retire early due to heart problem at the age of 25. He played for popular teams like Real Madrid and Getafe.

2.Adriano at the age of 28.

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Adriano is a Brazilian. He is one of the players who had to end his career so early at the age of 28. The striker retired due to lack of interest in football. He played for inter Milan and was considered as one of the best striker during his time. Adriano had so many issues with the club because he refused to show up for training. Adriano had to retire because he could no longer continue again.

3.Andre Schurrle at the age of 29.

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Andre Schurrle the German attacker retired at the age of 29 without a reason. Schurrle has played for teams like Chelsea, Wolfsburg and Dortmund. He never gave a reason for his retirement.

4.George Best at the age of 28.

The Late Manchester United legend George Best retired at the age of 28 due to health problem. The winger from Northern Ireland. He died in 25th of November 2005, to honor the legend his statue was erected in Old Trafford.

5.Eric Catona at the age of 30.

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Eric Catona is one of Manchester United best player of all time, he was a striker who scored so many goals for Man united. Catona retired at the age of 30 because he lost his passion for football.

6.Marco Van Basten at the age of 30.

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Marco Van Basten is from Netherlands and he played for big teams like AC Milan and Ajax. Van Basten had a deadly injury which forced him to retire so early at the age of 30. He is one of AC Milan all time best player.

7.Owen Hagraeves at the age of 31.

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The popular Owen Hagreaves retired early in football. Hagreaves suffered so many injury problem which made him to retire at the age of 31. He played for big teams like Manchester United and Manchester City. The midfielder is one of the best free kick taker during his time.

8.Sergio Kun Agüero at the age of 33.

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One of the most painful retirement is that of Sergio Agüero, his retirement took us by surprise. After the Argentine left Manchester City for Barcelona, he had to retire due to health challenges. Aguero was advised to retire because of his health condition, he later announced his retirement in 2021 at the age of 33, the same year he joined Barcelona.

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Wow some this players were the best during their days. May the one that lost his life rest well.

It is so sad that this players had to end their career this way, sorry for them.

I don't watch football that much, but some of this players are familiar to me. Bad moments for them.