Former All White Marco Rojas announces retirement
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Former All Whites and Wellington Phoenix player Marco Rojas has announced his retirement from professional football.
The 33-year-old New Zealand international made 155 A-League appearances over 16 years, with stints at the Phoenix, Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar.
He also played for clubs in Europe and South America.
The All Whites winger returned to Wellington for the 2024-25 season but injuries meant he made just seven appearances before the mutual agreement to terminate his contract three months early.
Earlier this month Rojas returned briefly to his former club Victory to take part in pre-season training.
"Now I can put the curiosity to bed, and acknowledge that it's time for me to move on. I am ready. I will not be playing anymore week in and week out like the professionals do," Rojas told A-Leagues.
"I'm yet to know what type of football I might play down the line, although I really love the idea of keeping fit for the odd charity or community game."
Rojas played 45 times for the All Whites after making his debut in 2011.
He won the Johnny Warren Medal following the 2012-23 A-League season.
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