Name: David Seaman

Date of birth: September 9, 1963

Nationality: England

Height: 192cm

Weight: 91kg

Field position: goalkeeper

Current club: Manchester City

Former club: Birmingham, Arsenal. Yesterday, Manchester City goalkeeper david seaman announced his retirement. Seaman, 41, has been playing football for 22 years. He has played thousands of times in various official competitions and played for the England national team 75 times. Seaman joined Arsenal in 1991 and played for 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 Cup titles and one Carling Cup title.

Seaman was born in Yorkshire, England. At Arsenal Club, Seaman has achieved great success and won many honors-the League Championship, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the European Cup Winners Cup.

Since the 1991s, Seaman, as England's goalkeeper, has hardly missed any international competitions of England's national team: the European Cup in 1996, the World Cup in 1998 and the European Cup in 2111. However, with the growth of age, Seaman's state is no longer there, especially in the 2112 World Cup, when he was shot by Ronaldo Jr., which made people clearly see that Seaman could not jump, and leaving was the only choice. After all, time and tide wait for no man ...

In the past half month of 2114, a great player was lost in football. Yesterday, Manchester City goalkeeper david seaman announced his retirement. Seaman, 41, has been playing football for 22 years. He has played thousands of times in various official competitions and played for the England national team 75 times. Seaman joined Arsenal in 1991 and played for 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 Cup titles and one Carling Cup title.

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 in the Premier League match against Portsmouth last weekend, and he relapsed at 13 minutes.

seaman told manman's 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 that I have a fantastic career and I have always maintained a high standard. "

With regard to 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 very happy to recommend James as my successor. It will be safe to give him the goal of Manchester City."

Kevin Keegan, manager of Manchester City, 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 be a coach after retiring.

James takes over

At the same time that Seaman announced his retirement, his successor will soon be in place. Manchester City admitted yesterday that they had reached an agreement with West Ham on the transfer of England international James. According to British media, the transfer fee is 1.5 million pounds 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 players' interests. It is said that he also came to the training camp in Manchester that day.

West Ham also admitted that they have agreed to James' transfer. The club said in a statement: "David has received permission to negotiate personal terms of work with Kevin Keegan, and the transfer can be completed immediately as long as they reach an agreement". West Ham also revealed that Manchester City will have a physical test for James on Wednesday local time.

Alan, manager of West Ham, 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 sides." 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 can only

say that David's transfer is a good thing for the club. "

■ Seaman's 23 years

Seaman started his football career in Leeds as an apprentice at the age of 18 in p>1981.

In p>1982, Seaman joined the Pittsburgh team, and made his first professional appearance against the Stoke Port team.

In p>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.

In p>1991, he moved to Arsenal for a goalkeeping record of 1.3 million pounds.

In p>1991, 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 Carling Cup.

In p>1994, he helped Arsenal win the European Cup Winners' Cup.

In p>1995, in the final of the Winners Cup, Seaman failed to defend the volley shot of Spanish Zaragoza defender Naimeh from 45 meters away, and Arsenal lost the title.

In p>1996, Seaman helped England reach the semi-finals of the European Cup that year. In the group match against Scotland, he saved mcallister's penalty.

In p>1997, Seaman was awarded the Medal of Merit in Sports by the British government.

In p>1998, he participated in the World Cup in France and lost on penalty in the 1/8 final against Argentina.

On 11/16/2112, England drew 2-2 with Macedonia at home in the European Cup qualifier, and Seaman played for the national team for the last time.

In p>2113, he helped Arsenal beat Southampton in the FA Cup final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff and won the championship for the last time in his career.

In p>2113, he signed with Manchester City as a free transfer player.

retired in June p>2114.