Ex-Liverpool's Defender Retires At 35

Ex-Liverpool's Defender Retires At 35

John Arne Semundseth Riise born 24 September 1980 in Molde Norway  is a retired Norwegian professional footballer who played as a left back.

With 110 caps, he is the most-capped player for the Norwegian national team, but did not play at Euro 2000 and scored 17 goals before his retirement from international duty in 2013.

Riise spent seven years playing for Liverpool, in which he won honours including the 2005 Champions League Final, before moving to in 2008.
He is the older brother of Bjørn Helge Riise, who is also a Norway international.

Former Liverpool and Norway left back John Arne Riise has decided to call time on his career, the player confirmed in a blog post on his official website on Monday.

The 35-year-old Riise spent seven years at Liverpool, making more than 250 appearances and winning the Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup during his spell on Merseyside.

Riise played for several clubs, including Fulham and Italian side Roma following his departure from Anfield, and last played for Norwegian outfit Aalesund, where he started his career in 1996.

Riise ends his career as the most-capped Norwegian player of all time, having made 110 appearances for his country.