Overview
- Milner announced his retirement on Monday, June 1, 2026, saying that after 24 seasons it felt like the right time to stop.
- He finished with a Premier League record 658 top-flight appearances after surpassing Gareth Barry in February 2026.
- Milner debuted for Leeds as a 16-year-old in 2002 and went on to play for Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Liverpool and Brighton.
- Across his club career he won multiple trophies including three Premier League titles and the 2019 Champions League, and he earned 61 England caps with two World Cup and two European Championship squads.
- Brighton allowed his contract to expire at season’s end and he leaves having helped the club qualify for European competition while leaving a legacy as a versatile, professional leader who could pursue non-playing roles though he has made no plans public.