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Which players will retire before 1 July 2027?

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Sports·Soccer

Which players will retire before 1 July 2027?

NEW
Jun 30, 2027
Polymarket

$0.00 Vol.

Polymarket

Luka Modric

$0 Vol.

30%

Ivan Perisic

$0 Vol.

30%

Cristiano Ronaldo

$0 Vol.

29%

Lionel Messi

$0 Vol.

29%

Robert Lewandowski

$0 Vol.

29%

James Rodriguez

$0 Vol.

29%

Marco Reus

$0 Vol.

29%

Wojciech Szczesny

$0 Vol.

29%

Thomas Muller

$0 Vol.

29%

Luis Suarez

$0 Vol.

29%

Karim Benzema

$0 Vol.

28%

Olivier Giroud

$0 Vol.

28%

Manuel Neuer

$0 Vol.

28%

Edin Dzeko

$0 Vol.

28%

Angel Di Maria

$0 Vol.

27%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement. A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market. The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Aging veterans across major leagues face pivotal contract years and physical demands heading into 2027, with several stars in their late 30s or early 40s weighing continuation amid injury risks and roster transitions. Recent announcements, including Russell Westbrook’s exit after 18 NBA seasons and Brandon Graham’s retirement following 16 NFL campaigns with the Eagles, underscore how performance dips or family considerations accelerate decisions. In soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continue elite play at 41 and 39 respectively, while tennis standout Novak Djokovic has discussed bodily limits after early Grand Slam exits. NFL and NBA injury reports, workload management, and expiring deals—such as those potentially freeing players in June 2027—shape trader views on timelines. Historical patterns show running backs and certain positions retire earlier due to cumulative wear, though outliers like LeBron James push boundaries through fitness regimens.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify.

The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement.

A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market.

The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement. A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market. The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Jul 1, 2027
Market Opened
Sep 9, 2026, 11:53 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement. A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market. The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Aging veterans across major leagues face pivotal contract years and physical demands heading into 2027, with several stars in their late 30s or early 40s weighing continuation amid injury risks and roster transitions. Recent announcements, including Russell Westbrook’s exit after 18 NBA seasons and Brandon Graham’s retirement following 16 NFL campaigns with the Eagles, underscore how performance dips or family considerations accelerate decisions. In soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi continue elite play at 41 and 39 respectively, while tennis standout Novak Djokovic has discussed bodily limits after early Grand Slam exits. NFL and NBA injury reports, workload management, and expiring deals—such as those potentially freeing players in June 2027—shape trader views on timelines. Historical patterns show running backs and certain positions retire earlier due to cumulative wear, though outliers like LeBron James push boundaries through fitness regimens.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify.

The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement.

A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market.

The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed player announces his retirement from professional football on or before June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that the player is retiring from professional club football, and must come from the player himself, his official representatives, or his club. Retirement from international football alone does not qualify. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or before the start of the next club season following the announcement. A player who is without a club but has not announced his retirement has not retired for the purposes of this market. The primary resolution source will be official statements from the player or his club. A consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Jul 1, 2027
Market Opened
Sep 9, 2026, 11:53 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...

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"Which players will retire before 1 July 2027?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 15 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Luka Modric" at 30%, followed by "Ivan Perisic" at 30%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 30¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 30% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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The current frontrunner for "Which players will retire before 1 July 2027?" is "Luka Modric" at 30%, meaning the market assigns a 30% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Ivan Perisic" at 30%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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