Tom Huddlestone, a former Hull City midfielder, has announced his retirement at the age of 37.
The former England international has had a great career, making nearly 250 Premier League games for clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Derby County.
He spent two seasons in Yorkshire with Hull, winning promotion from the Championship with the Tigers in 2016. His last stay at Hull ended in 2022, marking the end of his senior career.
Huddlestone then went on a dual role at Manchester United, playing for the club’s under-21s as an overage player while also starting his coaching career. He announced his departure from the club at the end of the 2023/24 season and has since retired.
In a statement released through X, formerly Twitter, Huddlestone stated: “So the time has come to declare my retirement from professional football. Football has been all I know and wanted to do since I was eight years old. To be able to accomplish this till the age of 37 has been a blessing, despite the many ups and downs on this path. Now is the time for me to shift to the other side of the game I enjoy: coaching.
“After 20 seasons and nearly 600 games, I feel privileged to have represented some fantastic clubs and fan bases along the way.” I have always given my all at every club I have played for, and as a result, I have developed a great rapport with all of the supporters I have played in front of.
“Representing my country was my ultimate desire as a child, so achieving it is something I will treasure for the rest of my life. A great thank you to all of my teammates, coaches, and managers over the years for the memories we’ve shared. Not always pleasant, but memories nevertheless.
“More significantly, thank you to my wonderful family, without whom none of this would have been possible. I am forever grateful to you all, whether you are no longer with us or are still a part of my journey today. “Thank you.”