Ömer Toprak has announced that he is ending his active football career at the age of 35. Sharing his decision to bid farewell to the pitch on his social media account, Toprak had taken the field 27 times wearing the A National Team jersey.
THE STATEMENT IN WHICH ÖMER TOPRAK ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT DECISION
Former national football player Ömer Toprak has announced that he has bid farewell to the pitch. Deciding to hang up his boots at the age of 35, Toprak announced his decision with a statement he made on social media. Toprak had played for 27 matches wearing the A National Team jersey.
THE STATEMENT IN WHICH ÖMER TOPRAK ANNOUNCED HIS RETIREMENT DECISION
'Today I am writing a special note for you:
After 16 years, I am ending my career with a smile and tears in my eyes.
When I left my hometown of Ravensburg at the age of 15 to go to the Freiburg Football School, my dream was to make a place for myself in professional football. In fact, I managed to realize this dream:
I was promoted to the Bundesliga with my team Freiburg, which will always have a special place in my heart. They supported me unconditionally during my difficult times after the accident. I also had to experience a shameful relegation with Werder Bremen. Fortunately, this chapter was followed by another promotion where I was able to lead the glorious SV Werder onto the pitch as captain. I made my debut in the Champions League with Bayer Leverkusen, who trusted me a lot after the accident I had and allowed me to take the field as captain.
Borussia Dortmund, the Yellow Wall, I got goosebumps in the warmest stadium of the Bundesliga, perhaps even the world. Antalyaspor, the club that gave me the opportunity to play in my own country.
The A National Team, the highest of emotions!
There were many victories and many defeats. Many friendships were formed along the way. I am eternally grateful for this.'
News Source: 12punto
