Marc Albrighton Announces Retirement from Professional Soccer

Former Leicester City midfielder Marc Albrighton has retired from professional soccer at 34. Having enjoyed a decade-long stint with Leicester City, Albrighton also played for Aston Villa and made 310 Premier League appearances. He expressed gratitude and peace regarding his career achievements and support system.

Marc Albrighton, the former midfielder for Leicester City, has announced his retirement from professional soccer at the age of 34. Throughout his career, Albrighton achieved significant milestones, including winning the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the Championship with Leicester City.

The English midfielder, who also played for Aston Villa, recorded 310 appearances in the Premier League. Notably, Albrighton scored Leicester City's first goal in the Champions League and left the club in June after a decade of dedicated service.

In his retirement announcement on Instagram, Albrighton expressed his gratitude and peace, reflecting on his journey from aspiring young player to professional athlete. "To have achieved that once would have been more than enough," he wrote, thanking everyone who supported him along the way for making his dreams possible.

(With inputs from agencies.)