‘I want to follow Jesus’ – 22-year-old Swiss footballer announces retirement

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Silvan Wallner, a Swiss midfielder who is 22 years old, has declared his retirement from professional football.

Wallner stated that he retired because he wanted to follow Jesus Christ.

The defender, who began his career with FC Zurich in 2020, has made over 100 appearances for Wil and BW Linz, where he inked a two-year contract in September, according to ZINGTIE.

In a statement issued by Blau-Weiß Linz, Wallner stated: “I read the Bible and I’m a devoted Christian. I am in charge of my own life decisions.

“I wish to follow Jesus Christ, and the biblical day of rest has become important to me. This means that I no longer want to play professionally on Saturdays.

“This is my personal conviction, I’m not yet a member of any church. I say a big thank you to people who have accompanied and supported me in my sporting career.”

He last played for the Swiss U21 national team in early September, when they lost 1-2 against Albania. He was a member of the team as recently as October.

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