Date of birth:1September 1963 19.
Nationality: England
Height: 192cm
Weight: 90kg
Position on the court: goalkeeper
Current club: Manchester City.
Former clubs: Arsenal, Birmingham, Leeds and peterborough.
In the first half of 2004, football lost a great player. Yesterday, Manchester City goalkeeper david seaman announced his retirement. Seaman, 40, has been playing football for 22 years. He played thousands of times in various official competitions and 75 times for the England national team. Seaman joined Arsenal from 1990 and played at Highbury for 13 years, and achieved the most important achievements in his career at Arsenal: one European Cup Winners' Cup, two league titles, two FA Cups and one League Cup.
Seaman was born in Yorkshire, England. At Arsenal Club, Seaman has achieved great success and won many honors-League title, FA Cup title, League Cup title and European Cup Winners' Cup.
Since the 1990s, Seaman, as a goalkeeper of England, has hardly missed any international matches of England's national team: European Cup/KOOC-0/996, World Cup/KOOC-0/998, European Cup 2000 and so on. However, with the growth of age, Seaman's state has disappeared, especially in the 2002 World Cup, when he was shot by Ronaldo Jr., which has been unclear. It is clear to people that Seaman can't jump up and choosing to leave is the only choice. After all, time waits for no man. ...
In the first half of 2004, football lost a great player. Yesterday, Manchester City goalkeeper david seaman announced his retirement. Seaman, 40, has been playing football for 22 years. He played thousands of times in various official competitions and 75 times for the England national team. Seaman joined Arsenal from 1990 and played at Highbury for 13 years, and achieved the most important achievements in his career at Arsenal: one European Cup Winners' Cup, two league titles, two FA Cups and one League Cup.
It's time to say goodbye
Seaman switched to Manchester City this season, but suffered from a shoulder injury for a long time. He started against Portsmouth in the Premier League last weekend and relapsed 13 minutes later.
Seaman told Manhattan official website yesterday: "After many discussions with my family, I finally made this difficult decision. I can't recover from my injury in a short time, so now is the best time for me to hang up my boots, not the planned end of the season. I believe I have a fantastic career and I have always maintained a high level. "
Regarding his departure, Seaman said that it will provide development space for potential goalkeepers. Seaman has made 26 league and cup appearances for Manchester City this season, and he thinks his national team-mate david james is the best successor. "I am pleased to recommend James as my successor. It will be safe to give him Manchester City's goal. "
Manchester City manager kevin keegan admitted that Seaman's retirement was a loss for the team, but he respected Seaman's decision. Wenger spoke highly of his former disciple in an interview with Sky TV: "Seaman is a legend in the history of British sports. He is not only a great goalkeeper, but also always maintains a great attitude. "
Seaman revealed that he would become a coach after retirement.
James took over.
While Seaman announced his retirement, his successor will be in place soon. Manchester City admitted yesterday that they had reached an agreement with West Ham on the transfer of England international James. British media said that the transfer fee is 6.5438+0.5 million, and the contract period is two and a half years.
On Tuesday, local time, James attended a conference in Manchester with the theme of safeguarding the interests of players. It is said that he also came to the training camp in Manchester that day.
West Ham also admitted that they had agreed to James' transfer, and the club said in a statement: "David has got permission to negotiate personal terms with kevin keegan. As long as they reach an agreement, the transfer can be completed immediately. " West Ham also revealed that Manchester City will have a physical examination on James on Wednesday local time.
West Ham manager Alan explained the reason for James' transfer: "No one wants a player like David to leave us, but in the long run, his transfer is beneficial to all parties." Alan believes that the club needs funds to buy more players they need, and he personally supports the club's decision. "I won't shrug my shoulders and express my regret. Let it happen! " I have to
Said David's transfer was good for the club. "
■ 23 years as a sailor
198 1 seaman, age 18, started his football career as an apprentice in Leeds.
1982, seaman joined the Pittsburgh team and made his first appearance as a professional player in the game against Stockport.
1988 After playing for Birmingham and Royal Home Forest Rangers, Seaman was selected for the national team and made his debut in the friendly match between England and Saudi Arabia.
1990, he moved to Arsenal for130,000, which is a goalkeeper's record.
199 1 year, seaman helped arsenal win the first division championship at that time, and only conceded 18 goals in the whole year.
1993 won the FA Cup and the Carling Cup.
1994 helped Arsenal win the European Cup Winners' Cup.
1995 In the Cup Final, Seaman failed to defend Spain's Zaragoza defender Naime from 45 meters away, and Arsenal lost the championship.
1996 seaman helped England reach the semi-finals of the European cup. He saved mcallister's penalty against Scotland in the group match.
1997 Seaman was awarded the Sports Meritorious Medal by the British government.
1998 participated in the World Cup in France and lost on penalties in the final of18 against Argentina.
June 65438+1October 65438+In June 2002, England drew 2-2 at home in the European Cup qualifier, and Seaman made his last appearance for the national team.
In 2003, he helped Arsenal beat Southampton in the FA Cup final at Cardiff Millennium Stadium and won the championship for the last time in his career.
In 2003, he signed with Manchester City as a free transfer player.
Retired in June 2004