The Everton legend released a statement on the club’s official website to announce that his career will be over after the season draws to a close and express his gratitude towards fans
Seamus Coleman has officially announced that he is set to hang up his boots after the end of the 2025/26 season. Holding the Everton record for most Premier League appearances with 372, Coleman managed to gradually become a Toffees legend following his move from Sligo Rovers in January 2009.
Should he play a part in the team’s game against Sunderland this weekend, Coleman will enter the top-10 of the players with the most appearances in club’s history.
Having dropped back in the pecking order due to injury issues this season, Coleman has played in only five games across all competitions.
“After more than 17 years at this great football club, I’ve decided this season will be my last as a player here,” he told evertonfc.com.
“I want to thank the fans for their unbelievable support. You’ve helped me in more ways than you could imagine. I’ve always tried my best to put Everton Football Club first and you all mean the world to me. I live in the city – I see you all daily – and I’ve taken your love of the Football Club back into the dressing room to explain to the lads how much Everton means to the people.
Seamus Coleman – one of our greatest-ever servants and captains – has announced his proud Everton playing career spanning more than 17 years will come to an end when his contract expires next month.
Thank you for everything, Seamus. 💙
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“I also thank my managers, teammates and all the staff at Everton. They’ve seen me happy, sad, angry, emotional, but the greater cause has always been Everton Football Club. Thank you for making me a better captain and teammate. It’s an incredible football club with incredible people.”
An emotional farewell
Coleman went on to stress that the club will always occupy a special place in his heart, expressing his gratitude towards the Everton fans for their support throughout the years.
“Coming over here as a 20-year-old from Sligo Rovers to a reserve team, I was just hoping to impress enough to get on the bench,” he added.
“To think I’ve gone on to make the most Premier League appearances for Everton and to become captain of this great football club – it was beyond my wildest dreams.
“This will always be my football club. I’m glad I’ve been here for so long that I can say I have a team that I will support for the rest of my life. My family, here and back in Ireland, are Evertonians for life. There’s something special about that, knowing in the years to come we’ll still always be supporting Everton.
“This will always be my club. Thank you for letting me be part of it for more than 17 years.”
