JAMES YOUNGHUSBAND, like his brother, is retiring from competitive football.
“Time to say goodbye. Thank you for the amazing memories. I have loved playing this game,” Younghusband wrote on his social-media account on Thursday.
The 33-year-old Filipino-British player followed younger brother, the country’s top goal-scorer Phil, who retired last November.
“Thank you to my family, bosses, managers, coaches, teammates, opponents, and all my supporters who have been part of my professional career,” Younghusband said.
“I feel lucky to have experienced wonderful memories and thankful for every moment of my time with my clubs and country,” he added.
Younghusband started his stint with the Under-23 team that participated in the 2005 Southeast Asian Games which the country hosted.
He played in 101 matches for the Azkals and totaled 12 goals.
Among his memorable appearances was in the Azkals’ run in the 2010 Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup and the team capturing a historic berth to the Asian Football Confederation Cup 2019.
He played for Loyola Meralco, San Beda FC, Meralco Manila, Davao Aguilas and Ceres-Negros.