Argentine Goalkeeper Thomas Sultani Retires at 28 to Pursue Sports Management
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Argentine goalkeeper Thomas Sultani has retired from football at 28, opting for a career change despite having playing offers. Sultani, who played for Maccabi Haifa, is now pursuing sports management and has co-founded a sports infrastructure company. He praised his time in Israel, calling Maccabi Haifa "the best team in Israel" and its goalkeeping coaches the best he ever had.
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- Thomas Sultani, former Maccabi Haifa goalkeeper, retired at 28 to pursue a new career.
- Sultani called Maccabi Haifa "the best team in Israel" and its goalkeeping coaches the best he ever had.
- He is now a player agent and co-founder of a sports infrastructure company.
- Sultani is also studying Sports Management and holds a diploma in Sports Psychology.
- He played for Maccabi Haifa before returning to Argentina and playing for Tigre.
Argentine goalkeeper Thomas Sultani has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 28, despite receiving offers to continue playing. Sultani, who previously played for Maccabi Haifa in Israel, explained his decision stems from a desire for a different lifestyle and to begin new projects, rather than burnout or dissatisfaction. He acknowledged the timing is unusual, as many goalkeepers reach their peak around this age, but emphasized it's a life decision.
Sultani joined Maccabi Haifa after playing in Argentina for Arsenal de Sarandí and San Telmo. He described his move to Israel as a significant step, calling Maccabi Haifa "the best team in Israel." He credited his work with coach Tobias Kohan in Argentina's second division for improving his footwork and attracting Maccabi Haifa's attention. He recalled the rapid transition from playing in Argentina's second tier to being on the bench in a European conference league as an unforgettable experience.
He particularly praised the goalkeeping coaching staff at Maccabi Haifa, calling it "by far the best goalkeeping training I've ever had." He singled out Guy Vizinger and Eliad Graf as exceptional coaches. Sultani also commented on Israeli football, describing it as very physical with fast transitions, technically sound players, and high-quality individuals, including national team players.
After his stint in Israel, Sultani returned to Argentina and played for Tigre, enjoying a successful period under coach Diego Dabove that included reaching the playoffs and participating in the Copa Sudamericana. However, his final career match was disappointing, which he admitted might have contributed to his subsequent absence from the squad, though he stressed that daily performance defines him more than a single game.
Sultani is now embarking on a new career path. He is a partner and agent at the player agency First League and has founded Global Sports Supply, a company focused on sports infrastructure and synthetic turf projects. He is also pursuing a degree in Sports Management and holds a diploma in Sports Psychology.
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