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‘I Want To Follow Jesus’ – 22-Year-Old Swiss Footballer Retires

A 22-year-old Swiss midfielder, Silvan Wallner, has announced retirement from professional football.

Wallner cited his desire to follow Jesus Christ as the reason for his retirement.

The defender, who started his career in 2020 with FC Zurich, has accumulated over 100 appearances, playing for two other clubs, Wil and BW Linz, where he signed a two-year contract in September.

Wallner in a statement released by Blau-Weiß Linz, said: “I’m a devout Christian, and I read the Bible. I make my own decisions about my life.

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