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Former Sheffield United defender Ben Mee announces surprise post-retirement role

Former Sheffield United centre-back Ben Mee announced his retirement earlier this year.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 3:00 PM
Former Sheffield United defender Ben Mee announces surprise post-retirement role
Key Things to Know
  • Ben Mee has come out of retirement to join Baller League UK side Deportrio.
  • Deportrio are managed by former Manchester City players Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge.
  • The 37-year-old defender retired from professional football following a single season with Sheffield United.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Sheffield United defender Ben Mee has joined the UK Baller League after retiring from professional football at the end of last season. The 37-year-old center-back has signed with Deportrio, a team managed by former Manchester City players Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge. Deportrio currently sit second in the standings after eleven games.

Mee joins a Deportrio squad that features several former professional players, including Marc Albrighton, Martyn Waghorn, Marvin Sordell, and Josh Harrop. Prior to his retirement, Mee made 16 appearances for Sheffield United following his arrival on a free transfer.

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