Josh Kennedy retires from football

Former Socceroo and Melbourne City striker Josh Kennedy has announced his retirement from professional soccer after 15 years.

The 32-year-old, who only made his A-League debut in February, said the demands of the sport had taken a toll on his body.

"And after consultation with family and friends, I've made the decision to step away from playing," he said in a statement on Friday.

Personal information

Full name             Joshua Blake Kennedy

Date of birth       20 August 1982 (age 32)

Place of birth      Wodonga, Victoria, Australia

Height   194 cm (6 ft 4 in)

Playing position Striker

Youth career

Twin City Wanderers

SS&A Boomers

1999      AIS

Senior career

   Years                  Team            Apps

1999–2000          Carlton S.C.         4             (0)

2000–2002          VfL Wolfsburg    8             (2 goals)

2002–2003          Stuttgarter Kickers           23           (1 goals)

2003–2004          1. FC Köln            4             (0)

2004–2006          Dynamo Dresden              60           (16 goals)

2006–2007          1. FC Nürnberg   12           (1)

2008–2009          Karlsruher SC      33           (7)

2009–2014          Nagoya Grampus              128        (63 goals)

2015      Melbourne City  12           (2)

National team‡

1999      Australia U-17    4             (0)

2001      Australia U-20    18           (7 goals)

2006–2015          Australia              36           (17 goals )