Alison, former Santos player, announces his retirement at 32 | OneFootball

This Monday, midfielder Alison confirmed his retirement from professional football. Announced a month ago by Criciúma, the athlete communicated the end of his career through his social media.

At 32 years old, Alison left the field due to chronic pain in his body. The player grew up in the youth categories of Santos and played for more than 10 seasons in Baixada. Last year, the player played for Londrina in the Série C.

“My time on the field has come to an end. It was years of invisible battles, silent prayers, tears, achievements, and learning. Nothing was in vain.”, wrote the player.

“The cycle closes on the fields, but the purpose continues. Thank you, football. Thank you, God.”, concluded Alison.

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Numbers and achievements in his career

With 341 matches, Alison scored four goals and provided eight assists in his career. The midfielder stood out during his time at Alvinegro Praiano, where he won the Copinha in 2013, the Campeonato Paulista in 2015 and 2016, and the Série B title in 2024. Additionally, Alison was the captain when Santos reached the final of the Libertadores in 2020.

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