At 35, it’s the right time to say goodbye: Rajko Rotman, 14-time Slovenian national player, announces the end of a successful career
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He was one of those who grew up in the youth academy of Maribor, but at the same time, he was also one of those who left for other places very early. Rajko Rotman, who also played in Slovenia for Aluminij and Rudar from Velenje, and then spent a decade abroad, has announced the end of his successful career. Given that he is already 35 years old, his decision is not surprising. Even more so, since he has been without an employer since the end of last season and hasn’t found a new one. Apparently for a reason.
“Every footballer’s story eventually comes to an end. So does mine now. Today, I can proudly say that I have fulfilled my childhood dreams – playing for the Slovenian national team and abroad at the highest level. This was the result of sacrifice, denial, and hard work, which I am very proud of. I would like to thank all Slovenian clubs, coaches, and teammates, as well as all Turkish clubs, coaches, and teammates, as there were quite a few during my ten years of playing in Turkey,” Rajko Rotman wrote on social media, where we first got to know him as a defensively oriented midfielder, but towards the end of his career, he also played as a defender.
Rajko Rotman: “Thank you to everyone, thank you football!”
The Maribor-born footballer, who made 14 appearances for the Slovenian national team (he made his debut in 2014 against Uruguay when Slovenia was coached by Srečko Katanec, and a few days later also played against Messi’s Argentina), added upon his retirement from football: “A special thank you also goes to my family, my wife, for all the support they have given me throughout my career. I must also not forget my agent Denis Selimović and his partner Alpaya Canhoroza for everything they have done for me. Thank you all, thank you football!”
Rajko Rotman spent his entire career abroad in Turkey, where he initially played for Basaksehir FK, and later for Kayserispor, Göztepe, Akhisarspor, Tuzlaspor, and Sakaryaspor. In the Turkish top flight, he made 101 appearances, in the second division, he played 138 times, and he also boasts 107 appearances in the Prva liga Telemach.
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Author: editorial Football Planet