Everton's Izzy Christiansen announces retirement from football aged 31 - 'Beyond my wildest dreams'

Everton midfielder Izzy Christiansen has announced her retirement from football aged 31, saying “what I achieved is beyond my wildest dreams”. The England international will make her final appearance for the Toffees away to her former club Manchester City on Saturday. Ad «What I have achieved is beyond my wildest dreams,» Christiansen wrote on social media.

Premier LeagueRelegation-threatened Everton draw at Wolves, Fulham share points with Palace20/05/2023 AT 16:26 «Being able to choose this ending is something very special. As a young girl kicking a ball around the school field, I had no idea my future would look like this. Dream big.» Christiansen thanked the clubs she has represented – Everton, Birmingham City, Manchester City and Lyon – and said there was “no greater honour” than representing the Lionesses.

She also paid tribute to her family, friends, representatives, coaches, team-mates and fans. “To play my final game at Manchester City Academy stadium on Saturday couldn’t really be a better ending,” Christiansen added. “In my home city, on some beautiful turf where I played some of my best football.