Ashley Williams hangs up his boots
Former Wales captain Ashley Williams has officially announced his retirement.
The 36-year-old defender, who led his country to the semi-finals of Euro 2016, has retired from playing football.
Williams
has played more than 300 games for
Swanseaand was an integral part of Swansea’s rise to the Premier League for the first time in 2011.
He had spells at
Everton
,
Stoke
, and most recently
Bristol City
.
Williams made 86 international appearances and scored two goals.
Williams said in a statement on Instagram
: “After consideration of recent offers to continue playing, I would like to announce my retirement as a professional footballer.
“It has been an honor to play 741 games across all levels of the English football leagues and to represent some incredible teams.
“It has been an unbelievable journey and one I will look back on with my family and be immensely proud of. Starting from non-league to playing at the highest level in the Premier League, as well as representing my country on 86 occasions, was beyond my wildest dreams.
“Captaining Wales in a semi-final (of the) European Championships in 2016 was my greatest achievement and something I will never forget.
“Football has taught me so much both on and off the field and I will take this with me into the next chapter. I look forward to still being involved in the game in the future.”
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