Adebayor announces retirement from football - Premier League
Former Arsenal, Man City, Spurs and Crystal Palace striker hangs up his boots aged 39
www.premierleague.comEmmanuel Adebayor is 42 years old.
Latest news about his age and status:
- Adebayor last publicly announced retirement from professional football in 2023 at age 39, ending a 22-year playing career. This retirement age was reaffirmed in subsequent reports, with 39 cited as his age at retirement.[2][3][4]
- As of 2026, there has been no widely reported change to his retirement status or a new professional playing age, so his official age remains tied to his retirement announcement (39) rather than active competition.[3][4]
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