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Rubén Pérez announces retirement from professional football at age 37
Spanish midfielder Rubén Pérez has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37. He shared the news via social media, reflecting on a career spanning more than two decades.
Pérez's career included stints at several notable clubs across Spain, Italy, and Greece. He rose through the Atlético Madrid academy and won the Europa League with the club in 2010. His career also included playing for Deportivo La Coruña, Getafe, Real Betis, Elche, Torino, Granada, and Leganés.
In Greece, Pérez spent four years with Panathinaikos from 2021 to 2025, where he served as captain, made 118 appearances, and won two Greek Cups in 2022 and 2024. His final professional club was Kifisia, where he helped the team achieve its goal of remaining in the league.
On the international stage, Pérez represented Spain and was a member of the squad that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2011.
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Atlético Madrid · Kifisia · Panathinaikos · Rubén Pérez · Spain National Under-21 Team · Spain national team
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- [● 5 SOURCES] His final club was Kifisia. agones.gr · sportlive.gr · www.sportal.gr · balla.com.cy
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He played for Panathinaikos from 2021 to 2025. sportlive.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He won two Greek Cups with Panathinaikos in 2022 and 2024. sportlive.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] Rubén Pérez announced his retirement from professional football. agones.gr · sportlive.gr · www.sportal.gr · balla.com.cy
- [● 4 SOURCES] He won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Spain in 2011. agones.gr · www.sportal.gr · balla.com.cy
- [● 5 SOURCES] Pérez is 37 years old. agones.gr · sportlive.gr · www.sportal.gr · balla.com.cy
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He played for Atlético Madrid and won the Europa League in 2010. sportlive.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] Rubén Pérez announced his retirement from professional football via social media. agones.gr · sportlive.gr · www.sportal.gr · balla.com.cy
- [● 4 SOURCES] He won two Greek Cups with Panathinaikos. agones.gr · sportlive.gr · www.sportal.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] He made 118 appearances for Panathinaikos. sportlive.gr