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Jackson Martínez announced the end of his career in a message posted on social media. The international “coffee grower” leaves the field of play at the age of 34.
«I want to share that I decided to end my career as a professional footballer. It was a difficult decision to make, but at the same time the wisest. Since my ankle injury in 2015/16, a fight has started in which I did my best to play again in favorable conditions. Even though he returned to the field after two years, it was very difficult to play the way he wanted. I thank God that his words were my strength. Thanks to the clubs, coaches, teammates and the Colombian team for everything I have experienced. Thanks to my family, to everyone who followed and supported me during my career, thanks to every fan and journalist. Thanks to all the doctors and physiotherapists who participated in all the treatments that I did. Faith is not the absence of a problem, true faith is applied despite problems, “he wrote in the caption of a posted video.
Jackson began his senior career with Colombians at Independiente de Medellín in 2005, where he went to Jaguares. It was in Mexico where he caught the attention of FC Porto that signed him. In three seasons at Dragão, “Cha Cha Cha” scored 92 goals in 136 games.
The Blue and White exhibitions brought Atlético de Madrid, an emblem with which he was not happy. After three goals in 22 games, Jackson went to China where he defended the Guangzhou Evergrande colors. In the middle he suffered an ankle injury in the service of Colombia, an injury that never let him be the same.
After two years without playing, Portimonense was Jackson’s refuge and also the last club of his career. He left the Algarve at the end of last season with 12 goals in 54 games.
