AFL premiership winner Ivan Soldo shares update from hospital with ...
The 29-year-old comes out of contract at the end of the year but won’t play a game this season.
7news.com.auIvan Soldo has recently announced his retirement from AFL after a serious knee injury in 2026. He previously played for Richmond, winning a premiership in 2019, and later joined Port Adelaide before retiring. The latest updates indicate he will retire immediately but will receive ongoing support for knee rehabilitation.[2]
Key points:
- 2019 AFL premiership with Richmond; later a Port Adelaide ruckman.[2]
- Soldo underwent ACL surgery in early 2026 and has since retired from AFL.[1][2]
- Post-retirement, clubs typically support ongoing knee rehab and transition planning for players.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull more details on his career highlights or provide a quick timeline of his AFL journey with sourced links.