Stuart Dallas, the Leeds United and Northern Ireland midfielder, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32 due to irreparable damage from a horrible leg injury sustained in 2022. Despite his best efforts to recover, Dallas has been unable to return to the field. Over his career, Dallas made 266 appearances for Leeds, playing a crucial role in their promotion in 2020, was deservedly named Player of the Year (POTY) in 2021, and was one of Biesla's main men. He was also celebrated for his time at Brentford and his international career with Northern Ireland. Dallas expressed that he is at peace with his decision to retire, acknowledging the mental and physical toll the last two years have taken, including the tackle that caused the injury.
Went to speak to Stuart Dallas about his retirement - which the other Leeds players found out about this morning. Says he’s “at peace” with the decision and the tackle that caused the injury. Story @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/6V3RIbRLQf
Leeds United footballer Stuart Dallas announces shock retirement after suffering 'irreparable damage' to his knee https://t.co/Ipd8VnEyhf https://t.co/AE6vn1xi5J
“Mentally, I’m totally fine. I’m at peace with it.” 🤝 Speaking for the first time since announcing his retirement from professional football, Stuart Dallas opens up on his last two years of injury. #LUFC | #BBCFootball | #BBCEFL https://t.co/z6SPDBmHJv
Leeds United and Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas has announced his retirement from professional football ⬇️ https://t.co/0IZE6gfHi3
🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Stuart Dallas has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32. 🤕 He suffered a horrible knee injury in 2022 and has been unable to recover despite his best efforts. We wish him well on the next chapter in his life. 👋 https://t.co/e9xJze1WLz
Stuart Dallas: Leeds and Northern Ireland midfielder retires because of injury https://t.co/V6Cm4tAIX0
Really sad news about Stuart Dallas being forced to retire, a storm of a player for Leeds United and Northern Ireland. https://t.co/wyjoiAVgiX
Very sad. Stuart Dallas showed the value of staying in Northern Ireland to develop at Coagh and Crusaders, then super stints at Brentford, Leeds and internationally. His energy and adaptability made him so important for Bielsa's Leeds. One of the Prem's standout players in 20-21. https://t.co/gPDFkynwXp
Leeds United's Stuart Dallas has announced his retirement from football. https://t.co/mmeAyD9P65
Sad news - Stuart Dallas has announced his retirement from football. 266 appearances for Leeds, promoted in 2020, deservedly POTY in 2021 and one of Biesla’s main men. Tried to get over that horrible leg injury but couldn’t make it. Story @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/cVh5CV3XyH