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12-02-2022 | 10:34 Football
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Top 10 Football Stars That Will Retire After 2021/22 Season

The 2021/22 season has already started and clubs have set goals to achieve by the end of it. However, this might be the last season for some of the star players, considering their age. They might be helping their sides for the last time to achieve success and silverware. Some of them have to make sure that they shared their experience and knowledge with the youngsters. So ahead of the new season resumption after the international break, let's take a look at the football stars who might retire after 2021/22 season is over.

Andres Iniesta, 37 y/o

Getty Images Iniesta is definitely one of the greatest midfielders ever in football history. The Barcelona legend, who currently plays at Japanese side Vissel Kobe, might retire by the end of the current season, even though his contract expires in 2024. During the last three years at Kobe, Iniesta played 90 games, scored and assisted 19 times.

Joaquin, 40 y/o

Getty Images The Real Betis captain is also in contention to retire by he end of the season, considering the fact that his contract at the La Liga side expires next summer. Joaquin started playing football at Betis and throughout his whole career he played 418 games, scored 59 goals and assisted 38 times.

Gianluigi Buffon, 43 y/o

Twitter Buffon will definitely go down in the history as one of the best goalkeepers ever that football world has witnessed. The legendary Italian has won almost everything in his career and he currently plays for second tier side Parma, with which he signed a two-year deal. However, this season might be the last one for Buffon, and we still have time to enjoy his brilliance.

Giorgio Chiellini, 37 y/o

Twitter Another legendary Italian who might be playing his last season. This summer Chiellini has led the Azzurri to their recent silverware glory - Euro 2020 title. And that might be his last one for the Italy and this season at Juventus can turn out to be his last one as well. But there can be a season left for the fans to enjoy his centre-back masterclass.

Gareth Bale, 32 y/o

Twitter Despite his yet young age, there has been many speculations that Gareth Bale might retire from football. The Real Madrid star endured quite a difficult period both at the Spanish giants and during a loan spell at his former club Tottenham. Bale was even asked about his retirement and walked off during an interview.

Fernandinho, 36 y/o

Getty Images The Manchester City captain may also play his last season at the reigning Premier League champions. The Brazilian has a contract at the Etihad that expires by the end of the current season. And it seems that Pep Guardiola has already find a successor for Fernandinho at City in the name of Rodri.

Luka Modric, 35 y/o

Getty Images One of the greatest Croatian players, Modric, might as well play his last season. The midfielder has had an incredible career winning titles from Champions League to Ballon D'Or. We might be witnessing his last season for both club and country and have a last chance to enjoy it.

Thiago Silva, 36 y/o

Getty Images The Brazilian centre-back has a one year left on his contract with Chelsea. After eight glorious years at PSG, Silva made a free transfer to Stamford Bridge to provide experience to their young squad. And after his contract expires the Blues defender might think about retiring from football.

Franck Ribery, 38 y/o

Getty Images Ribery is currently without club after leaving Fiorentina this summer. The Frenchman had an incredible career as well having spent 12 glorious years at Bayern Munich. So this year could be his last one as he might decide to retire from football.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 39 y/o

Getty Images Ibrahimovic's contract also expires by the end of the current season, as he signed a two-year deal at AC Milan when he returned from LA Galaxy. The Sweden legend had an incredible career playing at such clubs like, PSG, Manchester United, Barcelona, Inter. And now it can be his last season that we could see him play. Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!

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