James Milner announces retirement after 24-year Premier League career
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
James Milner has announced his retirement from football at age 40, concluding a notable 24-year career in the Premier League. The former England midfielder played for clubs including Leeds, Manchester City, Liverpool, Brighton, and Aston Villa. He holds the record for the most Premier League appearances, finishing with 658 games played. Milner won two Premier League titles with Manchester City and one with Liverpool, along with a Champions League title in 2019. His decision comes as he reflects on his lengthy professional journey after making his debut at 16.
- •Milner retires after 24 seasons in the Premier League.
- •He is the record-holder for most Premier League appearances.
- •Milner won three Premier League titles and a Champions League.
- •He began his career at Leeds before playing for several clubs.
- •Milner announced his retirement via Instagram.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — England's James Milner retires from soccer after 24 seasons
- 10:42 AMESPN Soccer — Record-holder Milner retires after 24 PL seasons
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Premier League legend James Milner announces retirement aged 40
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Five facts about James Milner as Premier League record-breaker announces retirement
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — 🥺An English football legend hangs up his boots
- 8:58 AMYahoo Sports — Premier League record-breaker James Milner retires
"Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after a 24-year Premier League career."After 24 seasons in the Premier League, it feels like the right time to bring an end to my playing career," Milner said in a statement on Instagram.
"James Milner has announced his retirement from football, with several records to his name and a career full of success.The player with the most appearances in Premier League history, with a total of t...
"Premier League record appearance maker James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40. After 24 years as a senior professional, the former England international released a s...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:45 PMEngland's James Milner retires from soccer after 24 seasons
England's James Milner will retire from soccer after 24 seasons in the Premier League, he announced Monday. He also made 61 appearances for England.
- ESPN SoccerJun 1, 2026, 10:42 AMRecord-holder Milner retires after 24 PL seasons
James Milner has announced his retirement from professional football.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:25 AMPremier League legend James Milner announces retirement aged 40
Premier League record appearance maker James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40. After 24 years as a senior professional, the former England international released a s...
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:40 AMFive facts about James Milner as Premier League record-breaker announces retirement
James Milner has decided to hang his boots up at the age of 40
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:04 AM🥺An English football legend hangs up his boots
James Milner has announced his retirement from football, with several records to his name and a career full of success.The player with the most appearances in Premier League history, with a total of t...
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:58 AMPremier League record-breaker James Milner retires
Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after a 24-year Premier League career."After 24 seasons in the Premier League, it feels like the right time to bring an end to my playing career," Milner said in a statement on Instagram.
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