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Conor Coady: Wolves Legend Retires as a Player at the Age of 33
The former Wolves captain ends a 503-game career after 10 England caps and is linked with a coaching role.
On Friday, Conor Coady, 33, announced his retirement from professional football, ending a 15-year career that concluded at Charlton Athletic after eight memorable years at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
During his eight years at Wolves, Coady made 317 appearances and led the club to a Championship title and European qualification, describing Molineux as 'the place that made me a man.'
Throughout his 503-game club career, the defender represented Liverpool, Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town, Everton, and Leicester City while earning 10 England caps and appearing in Euro 2020 and 2022 World Cup squads.
Transitioning into coaching, Coady joined Liverpool's U21s and became co-host of 'The Football Dugout' podcast on Thursday, stating, 'I'm trying to keep myself busy.'
Former teammates and family honored his legacy, with his parents saying, 'There will only ever be one Conor Coady,' and England teammate Harry Maguire adding, 'Top career mate, pleasure to be a small part of it.