Top 10 Famous Players Who Are Still Without A Club

Soccer is a ruthless sport. It moves on from one world-class star to the next without a second thought. One minute it makes a player feel like the king of the world, assuring them of lifetime relevance. The next minute, the game changes. Someone new takes the crown, leaving the former occupant without the unchecked fame they once enjoyed.

In today’s list, we will take a look at some former kings who have fallen from grace, finding no takers despite being free agents. Here are 10 once-sought-after players who are currently without a club:

#10 Loris Karius

Loris Karius Gifted Real Madrid Two Goals In The 2018 Champions League Final

Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has been without a club since leaving Newcastle United on July 1, 2024. The 31-year-old played just two games for the Magpies between September 2022 and July 2024.

Karius was a promising prospect when he joined Liverpool from Besiktas in July 2016. However, it all changed in one night — the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid at the end of the 2017-18 season. He made a blunder early in the game, allowing Karim Benzema to steal the ball off him and score. Gareth Bale scored a blinder of a bicycle kick to beat Karius for the second time, giving the goalkeeper no chance whatsoever. But he was once again at fault for Bale’s second, which sealed a 3-1 win for Los Blancos. Despite the ball coming straight at him, Karius failed to parry or collect it, conceding a poor goal. Since the summer of 2018, Karius has been bouncing from one club to the next, failing to find his footing.

#9 Keylor Navas

Three-Time Champions League Winner Keylor Navas Is A Free Agent

Keylor Navas was guarding Real Madrid’s goal when Loris Karius made two career-crashing blunders in the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League final. He became the first goalkeeper in the current era to win three consecutive Champions League titles. However, even Navas could not keep his place, with Thibaut Courtois coming on as…

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Author : Sushan Chakraborty

Publish date : 2024-09-10 07:31:01

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