The Lineup Of 11 Of The Best Players Who Recently Retired In 2019
2019 has been an extraordinary year. Many exciting moments were presented throughout the last year. However, there are also sad moments that invite tears. One of them is the retirement of star players who have enlivened the soccer universe.
If you look at there are many famous players who ended their careers in 2019, from goalkeepers to attackers. In this discussion, we will review the list of 11 star players who will retire in 2019.
Petr Cech (Retired July 2019)
Petr Cech is becoming one of the best goalkeepers in the world. The goalkeeper from the Czech Republic has been a star in two well-known Premier League teams. He was noted for defending Chelsea from 2004 to 2015. He has won a number of prestigious trophies including the English League and European Champions League.
After that, Cech chose a career at Arsenal. For four years defending the banner of the bullet warehouse, Petr Cech also contributed the FA Cup trophy in the 2016/17 season.
Individually, Cech is one of the best. He has collected many individual awards, and also set various records, especially in the English Premier League competition.
Ashley Cole (retired August 2019)
Despite having made a controversial move from Arsenal to Chelsea, it is undeniable that Ashley Cole is one of the best left-backs the Premier League has ever had.
Cole was listed as part of The Invicibles Arsenal squad in 2004. While appearing with Chelsea, Cole also contributed to the European Champions League trophy in the 2011/12 season.
Andrea Barzagli (Retired May 2019)
Andrea Barzagli is one of the best defenders from Italy. The combination with Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci makes Juve the toughest team in Italy.
Her share in the Old Lady's camp was not playing games. Barzagli has a merciless type of play and is also one of the strongest doorsteps for the Italian national team. Together with the Turin giants, he successfully contributed a total of 8 Serie A titles in a row.
It should also be noted that Andrea Barzagli was included in the Italian national team squad that won the 2006 World Cup.
Patrice Evra (Retired July 2019)
Patrice Evra is indeed positioned as a left back. However, nevertheless, Evra really deserves to be included in this list. The former Manchester United captain is one of the greatest. Since his arrival at Old Trafford in 2006, Evra has become a legend.
He successfully contributed 5 Premier League titles in total. Not only that, the Champions League trophy in the 2007/08 season should not be forgotten.
After deciding to leave for Juventus, Evra was still able to win the Serie A trophy, the Copa Italia and the Italian Super Cup.
Arjen Robben (Retired July 2019)
Arjen Robben, despite having had injury problems, he had great success with German giants FC Bayern. Robben, who started to become famous with PSV Eindhoven, managed to become one of the great players with extraordinary kick accuracy.
Although he was unlucky in defending Madrid, his move to FC Bayern really made Robben's name worthy of being called a legend.
In total, Robben has collected 12 league titles. At the international level, Robben once led the Orange team to the runner-up position for the 2010 World Cup.
Xavi Hernandez (Retired May 2019)
Xavi decided to leave FC Barcelona and end his career in Qatar. Since then, the world has lost its maestro in the green field. After officially retiring, Xavi left behind a lot of memories.
He was part of the Spanish national team which won two European Cup trophies and one World Cup, and also won six prestigious titles in one season with FC Barcelona.
Xavi, however, became one of the greatest players of all time.
Bastian Schweinsteiger (Retired October 2019)
The prince from Germany, Bastian Schweinsteiger, gave many memories for world football lovers. Schweinsteiger started his career at a local club, FV Oberaudorf, and became an important player of The Bavarian squad.
In total, he has won eight Bundesliga titles and one European Champions League trophy. After joining Manchester United, Schweinsteiger then decided to end his career at the MLS club, Chicago Fire.
At the international level, Schweinsteiger was part of the Germany squad that won the 2014 World Cup trophy.
Wesley Sneijder (retired August 2019)
Wesley Sneijder is one of the best midfielders in the world. Having good kick accuracy, Sneijder earned great success while defending Inter Milan. He managed to record a treble winner with the Italian giants, and helped the Dutch national team to win the 2010 World Cup runner-up position.
2010 has indeed been Wesley Sneijder's best year. He became one of the most prominent, despite losing the Ballon D'or award in the end.
Samuel Eto'o (Retired September 2019)
Having defended Madrid before finally joining Real Mallorca and being carried off by FC Barcelona, the Cameroonian player was able to score more than 100 goals in La Liga competition.
After officially hanging up his shoes, Eto'o spent a lot of time taking care of his business and charity foundation.
Robin van Persie (Retired May 2019)
Robin van Persie became one of Arsenal legends. But he actually won the Premier League trophy with Manchester United. Despite his controversial move, van Persie remains proud of having been coached by a tactician of Sir Alex Ferguson's caliber, and realizing his dream of becoming king in England's best competition.
Throughout his career, van Persie has defended a number of well-known clubs and collected various extraordinary awards.
Fernando Torres (Retired August 2019)
The last name is Fernando Torres. This player is without a doubt the ultimate predator. Torres is very good at processing the ball and has become a mainstay in a number of clubs he defends.
Although labeled less sharp at Chelsea, Torres was once a true goalscorer in a Liverpool shirt. His duet with Steven Gerrard at that time resulted in the best goals that are hard to forget for the fans.
At the national team level, Torres was also part of the golden era for the matador team with a World Cup trophy and two European Cups.
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