Summary
Aaron Ramsey, the captain of Wales' national football team and a former Arsenal player, has retired from professional football at age 35. Ramsey, who was without a club since leaving Pumas UNAM in Mexico, plans to start a career in coaching. He played 86 times for Wales and was notable for his role in the country's major tournament appearances.
Key Facts
- Aaron Ramsey announced his retirement from professional football at age 35.
- He had been without a club since leaving Pumas UNAM in Mexico in 2025.
- Ramsey scored 21 goals in 86 appearances for the Wales national team.
- He helped Wales reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016 and played in Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup.
- Ramsey began his club career at Cardiff City before moving to Arsenal in 2008.
- At Arsenal, he won three FA Cups and scored the winning goal in two finals.
- Ramsey also had playing spells at Juventus, Nice, and on loan at Rangers.
- He thanked his supporters, clubs, and family in his retirement announcement.
