Isuzu UTE A-League Champion and 14-time Socceroo Josh Risdon has announced he’ll be hanging up the boots at the end of the current campaign.
The 33-year-old will call time on his 16-year career following this Saturday’s clash between Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar at HBF Park.
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A proud Bunbury local, Risdon made his Perth Glory aged just 18 in November 2010 and subsequently went on to become the club’s all-time A-League appearance maker.
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Between his two spells in purple, Risdon spent two seasons with Western Sydney Wanderers before then moving to Western United where he captained the club to the 2021-22 Isuzu UTE A-League Championship.
“I’ve got mixed emotions in announcing my retirement from professional football,” said Risdon.
Josh Risdon of the Glory
“In doing so, I’ve reflected about my time at the club and I’m incredibly grateful for the support and relationships I’ve built over the 11 years with players, staff and especially the fans.
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“I couldn’t have made it over the years without the unwavering support from my parents, family and friends.
“I’ve particularly enjoyed returning home to Perth and sharing the last two years around the club with my two boys.
Josh Risdon of the Glory in 2016
“I’ll be forever grateful for these years and the memories made along the way.
“Whilst I am sad, I’m also very excited to move into this next phase of my life and I’d love to see you all for one last game this Saturday at HBF Park.”
Having become a household name in the A-Leagues Risdon won his first Socceroos cap against Bangladesh at his home ground HBF Park in November 2015.
The reliable defender then went on to make the right back position his own and ultiamtely played in all three of the Socceroos matches at 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Josh Risdon in Socceroos training
Glory CEO Anthony Radich was quick to pay tribute to the 2012 Most Glorious Player Award winner.
“There are very few players in Glory history who have made a bigger contribution to the club on and off the pitch than Josh,” said Radich.
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“From starting out with us as a teenager through to now when he has a beautiful young family of his own, his outstanding character has always shone through and we have been very fortunate to have him at the club.
“He gave his heart and soul for the cause every time he set foot on the pitch.
“Without doubt one of the best defenders ever to represent Perth Glory, he also made his mark on the international stage with the Socceroos and, of course, enjoyed great success with Western United.
Josh Risdon of Western United
“It has been a privilege to have been a part of his journey and on behalf of the board, players, coaches, staff and Members and fans, I would like to sincerely thank Josh for the outstanding contribution he has made to both Glory and the A-League in general.
“He will always remain a much-loved member of the Glory family, a true legend of the club and we look forward to farewelling him in style this Saturday at HBF Park.”
Risdon’s 171st and final Isuzu UTE A-League appearance will come at his beloved HBF Park for Glory against Brisbane Roar this weekend.
