Former Arsenal striker Chuks Aneke retires at age 33

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Former Arsenal striker Chuks Aneke retires at age 33
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Chuks Aneke, a former striker for Arsenal, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33. He made the announcement on social media, expressing gratitude to those who supported him throughout his career. Aneke had been with the Arsenal academy since the age of seven and made his senior debut in 2011. After several loan spells, he had notable tenures with clubs such as MK Dons, Charlton Athletic, and Birmingham City. His retirement comes after stepping away from playing duties earlier this year to work in recruitment at Shrewsbury Town.

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  • •Aneke retires after a professional career spanning over a decade.
  • •He debuted for Arsenal in a League Cup match against Shrewsbury in 2011.
  • •Aneke achieved promotions to League One and the Championship during his career.
  • •He expressed gratitude to supporters and mentioned looking forward to the next chapter.
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Former Arsenal striker Chuks Aneke has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33.Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty ImagesPosting on social media on Wednesday, former Gunner Chuks...

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