South Korea international Ji Dong-won retires after 55 appearances

Ji Dong-won has brought his career as a professional footballer to an end after years with South Korea's national team, including a bronze-medal campaign at the 2012 London Olympics. The 35-year-old announced the decision on social media on July 7.

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I'm going to bring to a close my happy journey as a footballer that began in 2010.

“I'm going to bring to a close my happy journey as a footballer that began in 2010,” Ji wrote. He said memories from playing in different countries and for various clubs, as well as his experiences with the national team, were passing through his mind.

Ji said he would carry into the next stage of his life the excitement and passion he felt when he first started playing football and stepped onto the field. He also thanked everyone who had supported and loved him over the years, asking fans to continue supporting him as he began a new life beyond football.

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I will live the rest of my life well while holding on to the excitement and passionate feelings I had when I started football and stepped onto the field.

Standing 188 centimeters tall, Ji played as a center-forward. He joined Jeonnam Dragons in 2010 to begin his professional career, appearing in 22 matches during his debut season and recording seven goals and three assists. The supplied report continues with details of his 2011 season.

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I sincerely thank everyone who has been with me for a long time and supported and loved me.