Official! In tears, player who suffered at Benfica retires at 29 | OneFootball

Andrea Falcón has brought her professional football career to an end. The 29-year-old Spanish international announced the decision through a video posted on social media, bringing to a close a journey marked by countless titles, but also by a serious injury that kept her off the pitch for the last two years.

The winger had not played since May 2024, when she suffered a serious injury to her left knee. After Benfica confirmed that Falcón would not be part of the squad for the 2026/27 season, the player’s future remained uncertain. Now, the Spaniard has officially decided to call time on her career.

"I could have given more, but now I look back and say no: I gave everything and much more. Football gave me everything. I left home at 15, left my blood family behind to build another one. I always wanted that, when I stopped being Andrea the football player, I wouldn’t be remembered for the titles I won, but for people saying: 'what an incredible person she was.' Football ends, but the person remains," she said in a farewell message.

Andrea Falcón joined Benfica in the summer of 2023 from Club América of Mexico. During her time with the Eagles, the Spanish international won five trophies: one Liga BPI title, one Portuguese Cup, one League Cup and two Super Cups.

The last two years, however, ended up being particularly difficult. The serious injury to her left knee kept Falcón out of action and, over the last two seasons, she did not play a single official minute for Benfica. Despite the long spell on the sidelines, her time at the Luz will inevitably be remembered for the titles won and the contribution she made during her early days in service of the Club.

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