Players removed in 2014

Last update 2 April, 2024 by Alberto Llopis

Meet the players who retired in 2014. A year that has been full of football events and situations. It was the year of the Spanish teams in Europe with Real Madrid's victory over Atlético in a Champions League final made in Spain and Sevilla's victory in the Europa League against a Benfica that once again experienced the curse of Bela Guttman. Also of course, It was the year of the World Cup in Brazil 2014 with a Germany that once again won a title that had eluded it for many years against the same rival that had won it, Argentina. But 2014 It has also been the year of the retirement of many stars. We remind you of some of the most important.

Which players retired in 2014?

Thierry Henry

The French, He is possibly one of the best forwards of recent decades. The former Monaco, Barcelona and legendary in Arsenal, He was one of the last to retire in 2014 doing so in December in the ranks of Red Bull New York where he had been for several years.

Eric Abidal

The Frenchman overcame cancer and a subsequent liver transplant to play football again, Even after leaving Barça he went to Monaco and then to Olympiakos where he finally decided a few days before finishing 2014 withdraw when unable to give the 100%. A fighter.

Clarence Seedorf

Dutch originally from Surinam, He hung up his boots in Brazil in the ranks of Botafogo at the beginning of 2014 to be the coach of AC Milan, so overnight. Did the 37 years and maintaining his spectacular physical shape.

Ryan Giggs

Mythical, genial, long-lived, loyal to his club….We could say many things about the great Ryan Giggs. To give you an idea of ​​his career, in 20 years of the legendary FIFA video game, the 2015 It was the first edition without Ryan Giggs. From 1990 until 2014 He defended his United shirt in which he ended up as player-coach and he himself took the field in the last game. He retired in 2014 to the 40 years.

Javier Zanetti

The eternal captain of Inter decided to end his football career after failing to overcome a serious injury. He did it after 19 years defending the shirt of the legendary Italian club with more than 40 years. Another classic that left football in 2014. The footballer who scored ‘The goal that saved a life‘.

The “brujita” Veron

One of the classics of Argentine football ended his career in 2014 con 39 years in Estudiantes de la Plata.

Gabriel Heinze

Another Argentine who left football in 2014. The former Manchester, Valladolid and Real Madrid among others, He hung up his boots as a Newell's player at 36 years.

Juninho Pernambucano

He possibly best free kick taker in history He also said goodbye to football 39 years in the ranks of Vasco de Gama.

Rivaldo

To the 42 years and after having played with his son, one of the most brilliant Brazilians in the history of the League He left football in Brazil playing in a lower category team.

Mauro Camoranessi

The Italian-Argentine World Champion with Italy in 2006, He retired after several injuries to 37 years. His last team, the Argentine Racing.

Carles Puyol

Injuries finally took their toll on Tarzán Puyol, who ended his career at the end of the season. 2013/14 after 15 seasons of service at the highest level to the Barcelona entity. An authentic culé admired not only in Barcelona but throughout the world. Memorable su goal against Germany in the World Cup semi-final 2010. He retired in 2014 con 36 years.