Tom van Weert announces retirement from professional football

Dutch striker Tom van Weert has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. After an 18-season career, the forward shared his gratitude on social media, stating he had the privilege of doing what he dreamed of since childhood.

Van Weert spent the last five years playing in Greece. He first arrived in the country in 2021 to play for Volos, where he became the Super League top scorer during the 2021/22 season. He subsequently joined AEK Athens, where he was part of the squad that won the domestic double in the 2022/23 season. His final years in the Greek league were spent with Atromitos.

His career also included stints with clubs such as De Bosch, Aalborg, Excelsior, and Groningen.