Micah Richards was 31 years old when he retired from professional football in July 2019 .
Despite speculation that Richards would leave Aston Villa before the transfer deadline for the 2018–19 season , he remained at the club , although he was not considered for first team selection and spent another season without a single appearance.  ? player_id=41665He was released by Aston Villa at the end of the 2018–19 season , and retired in July that year , aged 31.
Micah Richards