Former Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Kruel announced his retirement at the age of 37
2025-09-24 08:49
Former Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krüll officially announced on Tuesday that he will retire from professional football from now on.
"After 20 unforgettable years in professional football, I have decided to officially retire," the statement read. "I would like to take a moment to reflect on my career."
“From joining Newcastle United at 17 to representing the Netherlands internationally, I have truly fulfilled my childhood dream. Every game, every training session, every ups and downs have shaped who I am today.”
"I would like to thank the entire club, the coach, my teammates and my beloved family, and especially the fans for their unwavering support over the years."
"I'm looking forward to this new chapter and will always cherish the memories I've made on the pitch. Cheers to our new adventures off it!"
The 37-year-old Klür made his debut at Newcastle United and has played for Newcastle United, Falkirk, Carlisle United, Ajax, AZ Alkmaar, Brighton, Norwich City and Luton Town in his career. During this period, he has kept 120 clean sheets in 437 matches across all competitions, including eight in the Europa League, 222 in the Premier League and 101 in the Championship.
However, Kluer's most commendable feat was saving two consecutive penalties in the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals, helping the Netherlands eliminate Costa Rica and advance to the semi-finals. According to official statistics, he played 15 times for the Dutch national team between 2011 and 2022, and kept six clean sheets.
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