Matija Spoljaric has retired from soccer!
The Cypriot athlete of Serbian descent announced that he is hanging up his cleats in a video he posted on social media. After a total of 175 appearances, 22 goals, and 13 assists, the 29-year-old is retiring from active play to begin a new chapter in his life.
Spoliartis began his career in Apollon’s youth system, moved to Spain at a young age to join the youth teams of Atlético Madrid, and subsequently played for Toledo’s B team
After returning to our island, he was re-signed by the “blue-and-whites,” and during the remainder of his career, he played successively for Alki, AEK, Anorthosis, and Aris. His final stop was Karmiotissa, from which he became a free agent this past summer.
In addition, he was an international player for our national team, having made his debut on March 21, 2019. Wearing the national emblem on his chest, he made 15 appearances. He also played for youth teams, both in Cyprus and for the Serbian national team.
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