Pedro Rodriguez has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39, bringing the curtain down on a career in which he won the World Cup, European Championship and Champions League, while playing for some of Europe's biggest clubs.The former Barcelona and Chelsea winger had been without a club since leaving Lazio at the end of last season, but his decision marks the end of a playing career that began in Tenerife and ultimately took him to the very top of the game.Pedro at the Camp Nou after announcing his retirement 💙❤️ https://t.co/cVn6dHb6dh— Reshad Rahman (@ReshadRahman) October 7, 2026 "I feel that now is the moment," Pedro wrote on social media alongside a video celebrating the best moments of his career. "It's the moment to take a step forward and start a new chapter in my life. I leave the game proud of fulfilling my dreams and of all the people who were alongside me making them a reality."Thank you, football, for making me so happy."Born in Tenerife, Pedro moved to mainland Spain in 2005 after joining Barcelona from San Isidro as a teenager. He worked his way through Barca C and Barca B before making his first-team debut in 2008, eventually making 321 appearances for the Catalan club and scoring 99 goals.Siento que es el momento. El momento para dar un paso adelante y comenzar una nueva etapa en mi vida. Me voy orgulloso por haber vivido mi sueño y por todas las personas que estuvieron a mi lado para hacerlo realidad. Gracias fútbol por hacerme tan feliz. ❤️⚽️ https://t.co/4sEI3GFGQU— Pedro Rodríguez (@_Pedro17_) October 7, 2026 His time at Camp Nou brought five La Liga titles and three Champions League triumphs, as well as a host of other major honours. Pedro was part of one of the greatest Barcelona sides ever assembled and became particularly renowned for his intelligent movement, finishing and ability to contribute at the biggest moments.His success was not limited to club football. Pedro won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and EURO 2012 with Spain, making 65 appearances for the national team before ending his international career in 2017. In 2015, he moved to England to join Chelsea, where he spent five seasons and made 206 appearances, scoring 43 goals. He won the Premier League in 2017 and added the Europa League and FA Cup to an already extraordinary collection of honours.Literally one of the best ambipedal player to ever grace the game. Happy retirement, Pedro Rodriguez. https://t.co/Y0mkb0Lqk2— GiftedHands (@Sire_Gift) October 7, 2026 Pedro then spent a season at Roma before moving to Lazio in 2021, where he enjoyed an impressive final chapter to his career. He made 209 appearances for the Rome-based club over five seasons, scoring 39 goals, remaining a significant contributor well into his late 30s.21.00: (1.43) Belouizdad (4.00) Khenchela (7.50)
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