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Footballers Who Retired Earlier Than You Think – 20 Famous Careers That Ended Too Soon

Football History · Aug 7, 2026

Footballers Who Retired Earlier Than You Think – 20 Famous Careers That Ended Too Soon

Discover 20 famous footballers who retired surprisingly early, including Marco van Basten, Eden Hazard, Eric Cantona and Raphaël Varane.