# Retirement of footballer Tom van Weert

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/retirement-of-footballer-tom-van-weert
> Updated: 2026-10-12T20:08:13.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Dutch striker Tom van Weert announced his retirement from professional football at age 36, concluding an 18-season career. His recent years were spent in Greece, where he was the Super League top scorer for Volos in the 2021/22 season and won a domestic double with AEK Athens in 2022/23.

Following his retirement, van Weert reflected on the intense atmosphere of Greek football, describing being escorted to matches by thousands of scooters and noting challenges such as poor air quality on terraces caused by fireworks and smoke.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Footballers Tom van Weert and Jan Vertonghen make headlines

Footballers Tom van Weert reflects on intense Greek match atmospheres, while Jan Vertonghen prepares for a legends charity match at Ajax in November.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/footballers-tom-van-weert-and-jan-vertonghen-make-headlines

### 2026-10-04: Tom van Weert announces retirement from professional football

Dutch striker Tom van Weert has retired from professional football at age 36 after an 18-season career, including a notable period in Greece with Volos, AEK Athens, and Atromitos.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tom-van-weert-announces-retirement-from-professional-football

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