# Retirement of footballer Tomás Rincón

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/retirement-of-footballer-toms-rincn
> Updated: 2026-09-16T14:33:18.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Venezuelan midfielder Tomás Rincón, nicknamed ‘El General’, has announced his retirement from professional football at age 38. Rincón concluded his career, which spanned nearly two decades, via a video shared on his social media channels.

His professional journey began in Venezuela with Unión Atlético Maracaibo, Zamora FC, and Deportivo Táchira before he moved to Europe to play for Hamburger SV in Germany. He later established a significant presence in Italy, playing for Genoa, Juventus, Torino, and Sampdoria. During his tenure with Juventus, he secured a Serie A title and the Coppa Italia.

As a long-time captain for the Venezuelan national team, La Vinotinto, Rincón earned over 120 caps and represented his country in multiple Copa América tournaments. His final professional club was Santos FC in Brazil, where he played until July 2026. While retiring as a player, Rincón stated that he intends to remain involved in the world of football.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Tomás Rincón announces retirement from professional football

Venezuelan midfielder and longtime national team captain Tomás Rincón has announced his retirement from professional football at age 38 after a 20-year career in Europe and South America.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toms-rincn-announces-retirement-from-professional-football

### 2026-08-29: Tomás Tolosa retires from professional football at age 23

Unión Española forward Tomás Tolosa has retired from professional football at age 23, citing a lack of playing opportunities with the first team despite high performance in youth series.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/toms-tolosa-retires-from-professional-football-at-age-23

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