Lukasz Fabianski announces retirement from professional football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Lukasz Fabianski, the former goalkeeper for Arsenal and West Ham United, has confirmed his retirement from professional football. The 41-year-old announced his decision on social media after becoming a free agent this summer following West Ham's relegation to the Championship. Fabianski expressed gratitude for his football journey, detailing the profound impact the sport has had on his life and career. He intends to transition into a coaching role, aimed at inspiring and developing the next generation of goalkeepers. His career included significant time at Arsenal, where he won the FA Cup, and capped off with his international career for Poland between 2006 and 2021.
- •Fabianski played for Arsenal and West Ham, retiring at 41.
- •He became a free agent after West Ham's relegation.
- •He won the FA Cup with Arsenal during his tenure.
- •Fabianski aims to coach and inspire future goalkeepers.
- •He represented Poland internationally from 2006 to 2021.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Swansea stopper Fabianski announces retirement
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Arsenal 41yo announces retirement
"Former Swansea City goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has retired from professional football at the age of 41. Fabianski, who made 150 appearances for the Swans between 2014 and 2018, has hung up his gloves after eight seasons at West Ham. The Polish international, who won 57 caps, joined the Swans on a free transfer from Arsenal and was voted supporters' player of the year in 2018.
"Former Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has announced his retirement from playing professional football, whilst also confirming his future career plan.Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFPEx-Arsenal and West Ha...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 4:40 PMEx-Swansea stopper Fabianski announces retirement
Former Swansea City goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has retired from professional football at the age of 41. Fabianski, who made 150 appearances for the Swans between 2014 and 2018, has hung up his gloves after eight seasons at West Ham. The Polish international, who won 57 caps, joined the Swans on a free transfer from Arsenal and was voted supporters' player of the year in 2018.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 12:10 PMEx-Arsenal 41yo announces retirement
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has announced his retirement from playing professional football, whilst also confirming his future career plan.Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFPEx-Arsenal and West Ha...
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