Archive · 15 Sep 2025
World Cup Winner Samuel Umtiti Announces Retirement
Samuel Umtiti, a French soccer player who helped France win the 2018 World Cup, has retired.
He played as a defender for teams like Barcelona and Lyon.
Despite winning many titles and scoring a key goal in the World Cup, Umtiti's career was affected by injuries.
He most recently played for Lille but didn't play much due to health issues.
Umtiti's retirement marks the fifth player from the 2018 World Cup-winning team to retire.
He expressed gratitude and reflected on his career's ups and downs.
Samuel Umtiti, a World Cup winner, has retired from professional soccer.
Umtiti played for Barcelona, Lyon, and Lille during his career.
He was part of the 2018 French World Cup-winning team.
His career was marked by injuries, particularly affecting his time at Lille.
Umtiti won two La Liga titles and three Copa del Rey trophies with Barcelona.
- Who
- Samuel Umtiti, a French defender
- What
- Announced his retirement from professional football.
- When
- Announced on Monday.
- Where
- Played for clubs including Barcelona and Lyon, most recently Lille.
- Why
- After an intense career and struggles with injuries.
- Player
- Samuel Umtiti
- Age
- 31
- Nationality
- French
- Former Clubs
- Barcelona, Lyon, Lille
- Major Achievement
- 2018 World Cup Winner
- Position
- Defender