English Premier League (EPL) record appearance holder Gareth Barry has ended his playing career at the age of 39, British media reported on Thursday.
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Midfielder Barry made 653 appearances in lengthy spells with Aston Villa, Manchester City and Everton, scoring 53 goals.
He also made 53 appearances for England.
After almost a decade at Aston Villa he joined Manchester City in 2009 and was part of the side that won the Premier League title in 2012.
Barry played a handful of games for West Bromwich Albion in last season’s Championship promotion-winning campaign.