Mats Hummels Bids Farewell to Football, Announces Retirement
In a heartfelt announcement, Mats Hummels, the legendary former Borussia Dortmund player, revealed that he will be retiring at the age of 36. Hummels, a key figure in German football, had two remarkable spells with Dortmund, where he not only lifted the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal but also played a crucial role in taking the team to two Champions League Finals.
Mats began his journey in the Bayern Munich youth academy, but things didn’t quite pan out there, and he struggled to make a mark on the first team. Borussia Dortmund recognized his potential and brought him on board in January 2008, and from that moment, he made his mark. As a stalwart in defense, partnering with Neven Subotić under Jürgen Klopp, Hummels helped usher in a golden era for BVB. Over the years, he racked up impressive accolades, including 2 Bundesliga titles, 2 Pokals, and 3 German Super Cups.
On the international stage, Hummels was also a vital player for Germany. He contributed to their success in winning the under-21 European Championship and was part of the squad that clinched the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. That unforgettable final against Argentina saw Mario Götze net the winning goal, and the memories of that day will always be cherished.
After his successful stint with Dortmund, Hummels made the controversial decision to return to Bayern Munich during the 2016-2017 season, which wasn’t well-received by all Dortmund fans. Nevertheless, he further added to his silverware collection with the Bavarians, winning 4 Bundesliga titles, 2 Pokals, and 3 Super Cups. But true to his roots, he made a surprising return to Signal Iduna Park in 2019, where he continued to shine, even playing a pivotal role in leading the team to another Champions League Final.
After a mixed experience in Italy, Hummels has decided to hang up his boots this season. It’s hard to overlook the impact he’s had on the pitch. As long as BVB fans keep singing his name, he will always be remembered as one of the greats. Thank you, Mats, for all the memories! The former Borussia Dortmund player and legend, Mats Hummels, just announced that he will retire from playing at the age of 36. The German international had two successful spells in Black-and-Yellows, winning the Bundesliga and the Pokal and helping take BVB to two Champions League Finals.
Hummels started his career at Bayern Münich’s youth teams, but he failed to make a first-team impact for the Bavarian at the time. BVB saw an opportunity and signed Mats in January 2008, and it is fair to say that the rest is history. Mats Hummels became a pillar in Dortmund’s defense alongside Neven Subotić, both led by Jürgen Klopp, and helped BVB to many glories. In total, Hummels won 2 Bundesliga titles, 2 Pokals, and 3 German Super Cups in Black-and-Yellow.
Besides his club resume, Hummels also won an under-21 European Championship for Germany and supported his national team in winning the 2014 World Cup in Brazil in a full of nerves 2-1 win against Argentina. The winning goal was scored by Hummels’ former teammate at BVB and Münich, Mario Götze.
Following his success in Dortmund, Hummels decided to come back to his childhood club in the 2016-2017 season, which was seen as a “traitor move” by the BVB fandom. He also helped Bayern Münich in terms of silverware: 4 Meisterschale, 2 Pokals, 3 German Super Cups, and 1 German League Cup. But Mats Hummels would still make an unexpected return to the Signal Iduna Park
In 2019, Hummels made his return to Westfalenstadion, where he still made an impact, winning trophies and taking his team to a second Champions League Final, being the best player, and scoring in an important semifinal matchup against Paris Saint-Germain. Unfortunately, Dortmund decided not to renew his contract for this season, as he left for AS Roma as a free agent.
With ups and downs in Italy, Hummels finally decided to end his career by this campaign. And he will Never Walk Alone as long as BVB fans sing his name in Dortmund. A true legend will never be forgotten. Danke, Mats!
