James Milner Announces Retirement After Record-Breaking Premier League Career
The former England midfielder ends a 24-season Premier League career after setting the league’s appearances record with 658 games.
- On Monday, former England midfielder James Milner announced his retirement from football at age 40, concluding a record-setting 24-season Premier League career with 658 appearances.
- Milner debuted for boyhood club Leeds United at age 16, becoming the Premier League's youngest scorer before embarking on spells at Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Brighton.
- The midfielder won three Premier League titles—two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool—while earning 61 England caps and recording 56 goals and 90 assists across his career.
- Former teammates including Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Frank Lampard engaged with Milner's retirement announcement on social media, reflecting on his contributions throughout his career.
- After three years at Brighton, Milner bows out having helped the club secure Conference League football for next season, capping his professional journey at age 40.
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The English record kicker James Milner clings his football shoes to the nail. The 40-year-old ended his active career after 24 seasons, the Mittelfeldmann holds the record in the English Premier League with 658 league games. Milner had his Oberhaus debut at Leeds United in 2002 as a 16-year-old. He played for Liverpool, Manchester City, Aston Villa and Newcastle United and was last signed by Brighton. "Unforgettable moments"In February, Milner s…
From the youngest goalkeeper king to the record player: James Milner says goodbye to "great pride" and many memories from professional football.
English-based James Milner, a record-breaking Premier League matchmaker with 658 appearances, announced on Monday that he would hang up the crampons at the age of 40.
James Milner, 40, has made the most appearances in the Premier League in history. Now he is choosing to end his career. “Football has given me far more than I can give anyone else.
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