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Conor Coady sent touching messages by Leicester City stars after retirement announcement

Former Leicester City defender Conor Coady has chosen to retire from football at the age of 33 with a host of former teammates having got in touch with him following his announcement…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:36 PM
Conor Coady sent touching messages by Leicester City stars after retirement announcement
Key Things to Know
  • Conor Coady has retired from professional football at the age of 33, prompting tributes from Leicester City players.
  • Past and present Leicester teammates including Marc Albrighton, Ricardo Pereira, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall sent supportive messages.
  • Former England manager Gareth Southgate sent well-wishes, praising Coady's fabulous career.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Leicester City defender Conor Coady announced his retirement from professional football at age 33 via an emotional video on Instagram. Following the announcement, current and former Leicester teammates, including Jakub Stolarczyk, Marc Albrighton, Ricardo Pereira, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and Harry Winks, sent touching tributes congratulating him on his career.

Former England manager Gareth Southgate also praised Coady, who earned 10 caps for his country. Coady joined Leicester from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2023, making 43 appearances, before later playing for Wrexham and Charlton Athletic.

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