Jakub Jankto (Cagliari)
August 2025
Jakub Jankto retired at 29 after enduring persistent ankle ligament damage that kept him sidelined throughout 2024/25. His announcement came with a heartfelt message citing severe pain, alongside a personal choice to live closer to his son in Prague. Jankto explained on Instagram that despite attempts to overcome pain, the damage was irreparable. Prioritizing family over career, he chose to retire and dedicate his life to children’s programs, marking an early but decisive end to his professional journey.