Did Dele Alli Retire?

Dele Alli
Football • Also known as: Bamidele Jermaine Alli, Dele
When did Dele Alli retire?
Why did Dele Alli retire?
Biography
Bamidele Jermaine "Dele" Alli (born 11 April 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Serie A club Como 1907. Born in Milton Keynes to a Nigerian father and English mother, Alli overcame a difficult childhood to become one of England's most promising young talents. He began his career at MK Dons, making his professional debut at 16 and helping the club earn promotion to the Championship.
Alli joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2015, quickly establishing himself as a key player. He won the PFA Young Player of the Year award in his first two Premier League seasons and was a regular for the England national team, playing in UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he scored in the quarter-finals. After a decline in form and injuries, Alli moved to Everton in 2022 and later played for Beşiktaş on loan before joining Como in 2025.
Known for his attacking flair, versatility, and goal-scoring ability, Alli has also been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction, inspiring others with his resilience and advocacy. As of August 2025, he is working to revive his career in Italy.
Teams/Organizations
- Milton Keynes Dons (2012–2015)
- Tottenham Hotspur (2015–2022)
- Everton (2022–2024)
- Beşiktaş (loan, 2022–2023)
- Como (2025–present)
Achievements
- PFA Young Player of the Year: 2015-16, 2016-17
- PFA Team of the Year: 2015-16, 2016-17
- Football League Young Player of the Season: 2014-15
- BBC Goal of the Season: 2015-16
- PFA League One Team of the Season: 2014-15
- EA SPORTS Player of the Month: January 2017
- One Hotspur Junior Members' Player of the Season: 2015-16, 2016-17
- UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2018-19
- EFL Cup runner-up: 2020-21
- UEFA Nations League third place: 2018-19
- Football League One runner-up: 2014-15
- England international: 37 caps, 3 goals
- 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-finalist
Career Status
Active attacking midfielder for Como 1907 in Serie A as of August 2025.



