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inomilan · 29-10-2007, 07:40

Jaap Stam Retires
In a shock move, Ajax captain and renowned defender Jaap Stam has retired from football at the age of 35...

Hours after missing Ajax's trip to FC Utrecht for personal reasons, it has transpired that Jaap Stam has played his last game of professional football.

The 35 year old defender is set to call it quits after a career that's seen him represent the likes of AC Milan and Manchester United.

Dutch daily De Telegraaf claims that Ajax technical director Martin van Geel will hold a press conference today at 13:15 local time in which he will announce Stam's decision to leave the beautiful game.

Stam, who played 67 times for the Dutch national team, broke through to the senior game with FC Zwolle in the 1992/93 season.

From there, he moved to Cambuur Leeuwarden and then Willem II Tilburg before making a high-profile switch to PSV Eindhoven.

It was at the Philipps Stadion where he really made his name and, with a host of top clubs looking for his signature, he eventually transferred to legendary English side Manchester United in 1998.

He spent three years at Old Trafford, lifting both the Premiership and Champions League trophies with the Red Devils, before moving on yet again, this time to SS Lazio.

While he continued to win plaudits for his no-nonsense central defensive performances, the controversial Dutchman underwent a four month ban after an anti-doping committee found traces of the banned substance nandrolone in his system.

Nonetheless, after serving out his punishment, he went to AC Milan after Euro 2004, spending 18 months with the rossoneri before taking up the offer of the captaincy at Ajax.

And now, it seems that this chapter in his career is over, too, with no new ones left to come.

Steve Michaels, Goal.com

goodbye Stam! u were one of my favorite defenders! good luck! GRANDE STAM!

Nalx · 29-10-2007, 07:53

Is he injured? He said that he'd retire at the end of this season. Anyway, thanx for those good times Jaap.

inomilan · 29-10-2007, 08:39

he's not injured...but he surprisingly retired...

Kaka1899 · 29-10-2007, 10:22

what a true defensive giant Grazie Jaap!

ACMILAN1983 · 29-10-2007, 12:45

An end to a great career where he managed to win everything. Easily one of the best defenders of his generation.

HO-YOUNG · 29-10-2007, 12:54

I respect him...he knows that his tank is very low so he pulls into the pit lane and retires...may he enjoy retirement with his kids and grand kids and Jah bless him in all his doings...

I wish that some other players will let go and retire also...not calling any names.

hitmannq8 · 29-10-2007, 13:35

One of the best defenders in recent years definitely, and when he was at Milan he was so great and was part of the best defense we've seen in quite a while: Cafu - Stam - Nesta - Maldini. Best wishes to him.

mzk57 · 19-11-2007, 00:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by hitmannq8

Cafu - Stam - Nesta - Maldini. Best wishes to him.

One of the very few ocasions where I have to agree with u

2 be honest i think this combination is probably among the top-3 best defenses of all time

By the way who were the defenders of Italy in Euro 2000 & WC 2002

Panucci---Cannvaro---Nesta---Maldini ??????????

dictatornz · 25-11-2007, 21:58

congratulations on a great career Jaap, one of my favourite players. Always a rock solid physical presence in the defence of every team in which he played.

29-10-2007, 07:40	#1
inomilan Registered User Join Date: 09 2007 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Fave Players: THE WHOLE AC MILAN TEAM!!!	Jaap Stam retires Jaap Stam Retires In a shock move, Ajax captain and renowned defender Jaap Stam has retired from football at the age of 35... Hours after missing Ajax's trip to FC Utrecht for personal reasons, it has transpired that Jaap Stam has played his last game of professional football. The 35 year old defender is set to call it quits after a career that's seen him represent the likes of AC Milan and Manchester United. Dutch daily De Telegraaf claims that Ajax technical director Martin van Geel will hold a press conference today at 13:15 local time in which he will announce Stam's decision to leave the beautiful game. Stam, who played 67 times for the Dutch national team, broke through to the senior game with FC Zwolle in the 1992/93 season. From there, he moved to Cambuur Leeuwarden and then Willem II Tilburg before making a high-profile switch to PSV Eindhoven. It was at the Philipps Stadion where he really made his name and, with a host of top clubs looking for his signature, he eventually transferred to legendary English side Manchester United in 1998. He spent three years at Old Trafford, lifting both the Premiership and Champions League trophies with the Red Devils, before moving on yet again, this time to SS Lazio. While he continued to win plaudits for his no-nonsense central defensive performances, the controversial Dutchman underwent a four month ban after an anti-doping committee found traces of the banned substance nandrolone in his system. Nonetheless, after serving out his punishment, he went to AC Milan after Euro 2004, spending 18 months with the rossoneri before taking up the offer of the captaincy at Ajax. And now, it seems that this chapter in his career is over, too, with no new ones left to come. Steve Michaels, Goal.com goodbye Stam! u were one of my favorite defenders! good luck! GRANDE STAM! __________________ TU SEI TUTTA LA MIA VITA! FORZA MILAN!!!

29-10-2007, 07:53	#2
Nalx Registered User Join Date: 04 2006 Location: tanah merah putih Fave Players: San Marco, Billy, Patinho	Is he injured? He said that he'd retire at the end of this season. Anyway, thanx for those good times Jaap. __________________ The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool --Almost Famous--

29-10-2007, 08:39	#3
inomilan Registered User Join Date: 09 2007 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Fave Players: THE WHOLE AC MILAN TEAM!!!	he's not injured...but he surprisingly retired... __________________ TU SEI TUTTA LA MIA VITA! FORZA MILAN!!!

29-10-2007, 10:22	#4
Kaka1899 Registered User Join Date: 08 2005 Location: La terra della bella gente Fave Players: Kakà, Andrea Pirlo and Paolo Maldini	what a true defensive giant Grazie Jaap! __________________ ALWAYS ROSSO ALWAYS NERO ALWAYS A ROSSONERO San Paolo 600 Serie A Appearances Living Legend Grazie Paolo! Heroes Are Remembered Legends Live Forever San Paolo

29-10-2007, 12:54	#6
HO-YOUNG Registered User Join Date: 09 2007 Location: Jamaica Fave Players: Kaka, Albertini, Serginho, Maldini, Rivaldo	I respect him...he knows that his tank is very low so he pulls into the pit lane and retires...may he enjoy retirement with his kids and grand kids and Jah bless him in all his doings... I wish that some other players will let go and retire also...not calling any names. __________________ Massimo Tartaglia

29-10-2007, 12:45	#5
ACMILAN1983 Registered User Join Date: 01 2004 Location: England Fave Players: Maldini, Pirlo and rest of Milan	An end to a great career where he managed to win everything. Easily one of the best defenders of his generation.

29-10-2007, 13:35	#7
hitmannq8 Registered User Join Date: 10 2004 Location: Montreal, Kuwait Fave Players: Kaka, Nesta, Rui Costa, Pato, Robinho	One of the best defenders in recent years definitely, and when he was at Milan he was so great and was part of the best defense we've seen in quite a while: Cafu - Stam - Nesta - Maldini. Best wishes to him.

25-11-2007, 21:58	#9
dictatornz Registered User Join Date: 06 2003 Location: new zealand Fave Players: gattuso,maldini,nesta,stam	congratulations on a great career Jaap, one of my favourite players. Always a rock solid physical presence in the defence of every team in which he played. __________________ Machiavellian

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