AFL premiership winner Ivan Soldo shares update from hospital with ...
The 29-year-old comes out of contract at the end of the year but won’t play a game this season.
7news.com.auIvan Soldo has recently announced his retirement from AFL after a career spanning two clubs. He sustained an ACL injury in early 2026 which ended his season, and he chose to retire effective immediately, with the club continuing to support his knee rehab. This follows his 66-game AFL career, including Richmond’s 2019 premiership and his later stint with Port Adelaide.
Key points:
- ACL injury in February 2026 ruled him out of the season.
- Retired from AFL on April 26, 2026, after ten seasons and 66 games.
- Will relocate to Melbourne to pursue life after football, with ongoing knee rehabilitation support from Port Adelaide.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest articles or provide a brief timeline of his career highlights.