- Retirement Announcement: Mats Hummels, the 2014 World Cup winner with Germany, has announced his retirement from football at the end of the season.
- Emotional Farewell: Hummels shared an emotional video on Instagram, referencing the inevitable moment of retirement and expressing gratitude for his 18-year career.
- Illustrious Career: The 36-year-old defender had a distinguished career, playing for Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Roma, with 78 caps for Germany.
Mats Hummels, the renowned German defender, has announced his retirement from football at the end of the season. The 2014 World Cup winner shared an emotional video on Instagram, marking the end of his illustrious 18-year career.
Hummels rose through Bayern Munich’s youth ranks, making his debut at 18. He then moved to Borussia Dortmund, becoming a core player under Jurgen Klopp and winning two league titles. His impressive performance in the 2014 World Cup final, where Germany defeated Argentina 1-0, cemented his status as a world-class defender.
Hummels returned to Bayern Munich, pursuing a Champions League title, but ultimately fell short. He later rejoined Dortmund in 2019. Throughout his career, Hummels played 508 matches for Dortmund and 118 for Bayern, earning 78 caps for Germany.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann praised Hummels as “a benchmark at the international level and a role model for a generation of defenders.” Hummels will retire after playing one season with Roma in Serie A.
