A back injury forced him to quit football at the age of 26, just as he was enjoying glory in the most important tournaments.
FootballIt is full of players who are consecrated as legends after shining in important competitions such as the Europa League or the Champions LeagueHowever, in some cases, players do not get to write their entire story. Alvaro Dominguez He is a clear example who was forced to leave the sport at its peak.
Alvaro, who was key in the victory of Atlético in the 2012 Europa Leaguesaw a back injury keep him from the sport he loved. This central defender, who promised a long and successful career, had to hang up his boots prematurely.
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Álvaro Domínguez, the footballer who changed his plans due to a back injury
Domínguez made his debut at just 19 years old in a Champions League match against Liverpoolunder the orders of Javier AguirreHis talent and dedication soon made him a key piece of the Atletico Madrida club that he defended and that allowed him to lift important trophies, such as the Europa League on two occasions and the Super Cup.
However, his career began to fall apart when back injuries became recurrent. Over the years, Alvaro accumulated physical problems that, despite medical efforts, could not be overcome. Between 2015 and 2019, the footballer underwent five operations in search of relief, but finally had to accept that his body could not withstand the rigors of this sport.
At 26, in the prime of his sporting career, Álvaro decided to retire to avoid more serious consequences. Today, although he is no longer on the playing fields, he remains linked to Atlético de Madrid, the club that trained him and with which he lived his best moments, being remembered as a true warrior.
Source: Ambito
