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Steven Fletcher Retires at 38 After Helping Wrexham’s Rise

His decision caps a prolific career that featured pivotal contributions to Wrexham’s back-to-back promotions.

Overview

  • Fletcher announced his retirement on Instagram on Monday, a move confirmed in BBC reporting.
  • The former Scotland forward made 749 club appearances with 189 goals and earned 33 caps, scoring 10 times for his country.
  • He spent two seasons at Wrexham, scoring 16 goals in 77 games and contributing to promotions from League Two and League One.
  • Wrexham released Fletcher in the summer before their Championship campaign, a decision he previously said was not his choice.
  • Fletcher recently recounted that co-owner Rob McElhenney urged him to stay during a U.S. golf outing, and Ryan Reynolds later posted a public tribute praising his leadership and wit.