'Humble, no-fuss' – model leader Carl Valeri hangs up A-League boots

As the last of the Socceroos ‘golden Generation’ call it quits, Carl Valeri’s quiet contribution back home deserves due respect

Carl Valeri announced his retirement last week, elegantly concluding an A-League career executed to near perfection. It’s been a stint the likes of which we may not witness again for some time.

Nearing the end of his fifth season Valeri has already contributed to two A-League championships (one as captain), one premiership, and one FFA Cup, while the club he skippers is again in the running for another gilded toilet seat. His service has earned him the Victory Medal and his club’s player of the season award.

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