Professional Athlete Marcel Halstenberg Announces Retirement from Competitive Sports - Professional athlete Marcel Halstenberg, a previous member of the national team, calls it quits on his sports career.
Farewell to German football: Marcel Halstenberg announces retirement
Hey there folks!
Guess who's hanging up their boots? Yep, you guessed it - the one and only Marcel Halstenberg! The 33-year-old defender, formerly one of the stars of Hannover 96, officially declared his retirement from professional football.
In a heartwarming video message, the Laatzen native expressed his pride in his career, detailing the highlights: "I've played many high-profile matches, faced off against legends, and even had the honor of representing the national team."
Born and raised in Hannover, Halstenberg climbed up the ranks through Hannover 96's youth academy. After stops at Borussia Dortmund II and FC St. Pauli, he landed at RB Leipzig in 2015. With Leipzig, he played in the Champions League and earned his spot as a national team player, donning the DFB jersey a mind-boggling nine times and scoring one unforgettable goal.
His return to Hannover in 2023 was a family affair: "Without the homecoming two years ago, my career wouldn't have felt complete. Now, I'm ready to spend quality time with my loved ones, who deserve more of my attention."
Halstenberg's farewell will take place on a historic Sunday, right here at the home game against SpVgg Greuther Fürth (13:30 CET/Sky). His final game will be the May 18 encounter against Hertha BSC, if he takes to the field in both matches, he'll leave with a mighty impressive total of 138 second division, 165 Bundesliga, 25 DFB Cup, and 20 Champions League appearances under his belt.
Stay tuned for more details on this famous footie legend's career farewell!
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Marcel Halstenberg, a native of Laatzen and former star defender for Hannover 96, shared his heartfelt goodbyes to the world of football in a video message. The fans might have the chance to bid him farewell during the upcoming home game against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday.
Halstenberg's career includes a long list of accolades, having played for renowned teams such as Borussia Dortmund II, FC St. Pauli, and RB Leipzig. With RB Leipzig, he made appearances in the Champions League and represented the national team nine times, scoring one memorable goal.
Before his return to Hannover, Halstenberg had stops at various clubs, but his career felt incomplete without returning to the city where it all began. With his retirement, Halstenberg looks forward to spending more time with his loved ones.
The specifics of Halstenberg's farewell symbolizing the end of his illustrious career in football are yet to be announced officially. Fans of the German-league star are eagerly awaiting further details and celebrations as Halstenberg prepares to leave the pitch with an impressive total of 138 second division, 165 Bundesliga, 25 DFB Cup, and 20 Champions League appearances under his belt.
