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Billy Sharp announces retirement from football at age 40

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 11:23 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Billy Sharp announces retirement from football at age 40
Summary

Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40. Sharp’s career spanned 22 years, during which he made 377 appearances for Sheffield United among other clubs and scored 299 goals. He was a free agent after leaving Doncaster Rovers at the end of last season and concluded his playing days with a hat-trick against Peterborough. Further details on his career and future plans are expected to follow.

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  • •Sharp retires after a 22-year professional career.
  • •He played for multiple clubs, scoring 299 goals.
  • •Sharp made 377 appearances for Sheffield United.
  • •He finished last season with a hat-trick against Peterborough.
Latest Updates
  • 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Sharp retires after incredible 22-year career
  • 10:49 AMBBC Sport — Sharp retires after incredible 22-year career
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Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp announces his retirement from football at the age of 40.

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Sheffield United legend Billy Sharp announces his retirement from football at the age of 40.

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