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.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis 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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