The 39-year-old former Swiss international Ziegler announced his retirement and played for Tottenham, Juventus and other clubs.

Former Swiss international Ziegler, who played for Sion, updated his social media updates and announced the end of his career.

Ziegler posted a retirement poster on social media and wrote: "Today, a journey comes to an end. My playing career has come to an end, but it will always be engraved in my life. I pursued my childhood dream with pride and enthusiasm until the last moment.

I would like to thank all my colleagues - teammates, coaches, staff, clubs... But most of all, I want to thank my family for their constant companionship, love and support throughout every moment.

I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to all fans for your enthusiasm, encouragement and perseverance over the years. A new journey is about to begin - although it is different from the past, it carries the same enthusiasm. See you soon...Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. "

Ziegler is 39 years old and plays the role of central defender and left back. He has played for Tottenham, Sampdoria, Juventus (not played) and other clubs in his career. He has played 35 games for the Swiss national team, scoring 1 goal and sending 1 assist.