James Milner announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. The midfielder, who spent the last three years at Brighton & Hove Albion, says he leaves the game with pride and gratitude and reflects on memories from a long career. Multiple outlets describe Milner as the Premier League’s record appearance holder, having broken the mark for most league appearances while playing for Brighton against Brentford in February. He finishes his Premier League career with 658 appearances, and reports also note that he played 24 seasons in the competition. Sources also state that Milner began his career at Leeds United as a teenager and went on to play for several major English clubs, including Liverpool and Manchester City. The Athletic reports that Brighton offered him another year’s contract, but he chooses to retire instead. Internationally, Milner is described as having made 61 appearances for England. The retirement brings to an end a career that is largely associated with the Premier League and its longevity.
James Milner retires from football at 40, ending Premier League record appearance run
James Milner announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 40. The midfielder, who spent the last three years at Brighton & Hove Albion, says he leaves the game with pride and grat...
- James Milner retires from professional football at age 40, stating it is his decision to end his playing career.
- He holds the Premier League record for most appearances, finishing on 658 league games.
- Milner breaks the Premier League appearance record while playing for Brighton against Brentford in February.
- He spends the final three years playing for Brighton & Hove Albion.
- Milner has played 24 Premier League seasons and makes 61 appearances for England.
The Brighton player began his career at boyhood club Leeds and went on to win three Premier League titles — two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool, where he also won the Champions League.
2 months agoMilner broke the record for the most Premier League appearances in February, and ends his career with a total of 658.
2 months agoLONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League. The Brighton player began his career at boyhood club Leeds and went on to win three Premier League titles -- two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool, where he also won the Champions League. Milner broke the record for the most Premier League appearances this season, ending his career with a total of 658 games. "After 24 seasons in the Premier League, it feels like the right time to bring an end to my playing career," he said in an Instagram post on Monday. "From making my debut for Leeds, who I supported growing up, at the age of 16 and becoming the Premier League's youngest scorer, I could never have dreamed of the journey I've been on." Milner, then with Leeds, became the Premier League's youngest goalscorer in 2002, aged 16 years and 356 days. The record has since been broken by James Vaughan and Max Dowman. Milner had spells at Newcastle and Aston Villa before joining City in 2010, where he won two Premier League titles among other silverware. He moved to Liverpool in 2015, winning a third Premier League crown, and was part of Jurgen Klopp's Champions League-winning side in 2019. Milner joined Brighton on a free transfer in 2023 and surpassed Gareth Barry's previous Premier League appearance record of 653 games in February. On the international stage, he won 61 caps for England, making a total of 964 appearances for club and country. "I've been fortunate enough to experience some unforgettable moments, from fighting for survival to winning trophies, playing in Europe, and representing my country, England, at two European Championships and two World Cups," Milner wrote. "But more than anything, it's the people and friendships I've made throughout the game that I'll cherish forever."
2 months agoThe Premier League’s record appearance maker James Milner has ended his playing career aged 40, the midfielder said, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year career largely spent in the English top-flight. Milner, who made his Premier League bow as a 16-year-old for Leeds United in 2002, has played for clubs including Liverpool, Manchester City, […]
2 months agoJames Milner has decided to hang his boots up at the age of 40
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