Lewis Holtby retires from professional football at age 35
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Lewis Holtby, a former Germany international, has announced his retirement from professional football. The 35-year-old last played for NAC Breda in the Eredivisie and previously featured in the Bundesliga for several clubs, including Schalke, Bochum, and Hamburg. Holtby enjoyed a notable career, making over 225 Bundesliga appearances and scoring 26 goals, while also winning the 2012 German Supercup with Schalke. He expressed gratitude for his two-decade career on Instagram, stating he would always remain connected to soccer. His retirement closes a chapter on a career that included stints in both Germany and England.
- •Holtby announced his retirement on July 21, 2026.
- •He played 225 Bundesliga matches, scoring 26 goals.
- •He was part of the 2012 German Supercup-winning Schalke team.
- •Holtby represented Germany three times, with one competitive cap.
- •He had a notable career in both Bundesliga and English football.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Former Germany international Holtby retires from professional football
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Holtby announces retirement from football
"Former Germany midfielder Lewis Holtby on Tuesday announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35. Holtby, who most recently played for Dutch club NAC Breda, announced the decision on Instagram.
"Former Germany international Lewis Holtby has announced the end of his career on Tuesday. The 35-year-old last played for Eredivisie side NAC Breda, where he regularly featured after his last Bundesli...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 11:48 PMFormer Germany international Holtby retires from professional football
Former Germany midfielder Lewis Holtby on Tuesday announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35. Holtby, who most recently played for Dutch club NAC Breda, announced the decision on Instagram.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 8:08 PMLewis Holtby announces retirement from football
Former Germany international Lewis Holtby has announced the end of his career on Tuesday. The 35-year-old last played for Eredivisie side NAC Breda, where he regularly featured after his last Bundesli...
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