Van Basten (Netherlands)
In an interview with World Soccer, he talked about his experience of ending his career early. He said that despite having to say goodbye to the game at the age of 28, he still feels fortunate because there are other players who quit soccer at the age of 18 or 19 due to injuries. He believes that he had 10 wonderful years of experiencing success and joy.
Van Basten also mentions that perhaps he could have been as
Cairo
That way he would have extended his career and played 10 more years, so that maybe he would have had a more wonderful soccer career. But he is very satisfied with the last 10 years and says he is content.
