Edinson Cavani has retired from football at 38 years old.
The former striker for Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester United has ended a notable career, recognized as one of the leading scorers of his time.
Cavani shared his decision on social media, stating that he had achieved his childhood dreams in professional football.
“THANK YOU VERY MUCH, FOOTBALL!!!” he expressed.
“You shaped me, challenged me, and taught me resilience. You helped me achieve dreams that once felt impossible and allowed me to meet wonderful people on and off the pitch.
“This journey wouldn’t have been possible without my family, friends, teammates, coaches, and, most importantly, the supporters. The love from fans in every country and club will remain with me forever.
“I step away with peace, knowing I gave my all in every training session and match. I experienced mistakes and successes, but always respected the profession that gave me so much. Edi.”
Cavani began his career at Danubio in Uruguay and made a mark in Italy with Palermo before moving to Napoli.
At Napoli, he scored 104 goals in 138 games, became Serie A’s top scorer in 2012-13, and made a record €64 million move to PSG.
While in France, he won six league titles, was the leading scorer twice, and became PSG’s all-time top scorer until surpassed by Kylian Mbappe. He then played for Manchester United and Valencia before finishing his career at Boca Juniors.
On the international stage, Cavani netted 58 goals in 136 appearances for Uruguay and was part of the squad that reached the 2010 World Cup semi-finals and won the 2011 Copa America. Only his long-time teammate Luis Suarez has scored more goals for the national team.
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