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Gernot Trauner announces retirement from professional soccer at 34

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:55 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Gernot Trauner announces retirement from professional soccer at 34
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Gernot Trauner, the former Feyenoord and Austria defender, has announced his retirement at 34. The Linz-born player made the announcement on August 16, 2026, having played 137 matches for Feyenoord and helped secure the Eredivisie title in the 2022-23 season. Trauner also earned 15 caps for Austria and was part of the squad that reached the UEFA Europa Conference League final in 2022. In a statement on social media, he expressed gratitude for his career, highlighting the joys and challenges he faced, including injuries. Trauner emphasized that his decision was difficult but felt right as he moves to new challenges in life.

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  • •Trauner retires after 16 years in professional football.
  • •He played 137 games for Feyenoord, winning the Eredivisie title.
  • •Trauner earned 15 caps for Austria during his career.
  • •He suffered from injuries that influenced his decision to retire.
  • •He aims to explore new challenges after ending his playing career.
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  • 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Former Feyenoord and Austria defender Gernot Trauner retires at 34
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Gernot Trauner has decided to retire at the age of 34. The former Feyenoord and Austria centre-back broke the news on Sunday.The Linz-born Trauner played 137 games for the Rotterdam side, and notably ...

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