Former Rangers striker Jermain Defoe has retired aged 39.
The England forward scored 32 goals in 74 appearances for the Gers.
Former Rangers striker Jermain Defoe has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39.
Defoe played 74 times for the Gers, scoring 32 goals.
He was brought to Ibrox by former England team-mate Steven Gerrard in January 2019, initially on loan, before signing permanently.
He helped fire Rangers to the 2020-21 league title, their first in 10 years and later held a coaching role at the club.
When Giovanni van Bronckhorst was appointed he exited the club, returning to former side Sunderland.
His career ended with a second spell at the Black Cats, with his final appearance coming as a substitute in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Lincoln in Sky Bet League One.
Defoe scored 20 goals in 57 games for England and travelled to the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.
He is the ninth highest scorer in Premier League history, having hit 162 goals in 496 appearances.
The well-travelled frontman began his career with West Ham. He had two spells with three clubs - Tottenham, Bournemouth and Sunderland - in addition to playing for Portsmouth, Major League Soccer side Toronto and Rangers.
"After 22 years in the game, I have decided to retire from professional football," he posted on Instagram. "It's been a really tough decision, and one I have discussed with my family and those closest to me."
"I made my professional debut at 17 years old in 1999, and I feel now is the right time to bow out," continued his post. "I have had an incredible journey, and have met some amazing people in the game.
"Football will always remain in my blood, and it gives me great pride and satisfaction to look back on the blessed career that I've had. I now look forward to spending some quality time with my friends and family before moving forward on this next chapter in my career."