Mats Hummels ends his career! (Official)

It's the end of an era in the world of football: Mats Hummels, the iconic German defender, announced this Friday, April 4, that he will retire at the end of the season, at the age of 36.

In an emotional video posted on social media, the 2014 World Cup champion shared: "I am overwhelmed with emotion. The inevitable moment for every player has arrived. After 18 years filled with emotions and memories, the time has come for me to hang up my boots." Overview:

Trained at Bayern Munich, Hummels built his legend primarily at Borussia Dortmund, with a notable stint at Bayern, before joining AS Roma this season.

Strong, intelligent, and charismatic, the 1.92m rock established himself as one of the best defenders of his generation.

Hummels, hero of the 2014 World Cup

A German international 78 times between 2010 and 2023, the solid Mats Hummels will forever be remembered for his decisive header against France in the quarter-finals of the 2014 World Cup, a tournament he won with the Mannschaft.

The announcement thus marks the end of an exceptional career, celebrated by numerous tributes in the world of football.

Amine Jomni |

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