The dad-of-four revealed the news on Instagram today, Friday, November 6, posting the message: "Lived the dream. Eternally grateful. Thank you."

Coady, who grew up in Haydock and played for Rainford Rangers as a youngster before joining Liverpool's academy, left Wrexham in August, and has decided to call time on his professional playing career.

Conor in his youth alongside his brother Harrison taken in 2009 (Image: NQ)

His 15-year professional career saw him feature for Liverpool, Sheffield United, Huddersfield Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Everton, Leicester City, Wrexham and Charlton Athletic, which also saw him selected for the Euro 2020 and 2022 World Cup.

Following the announcement, his mum, Gail Coady, shared an emotional tribute reflecting on the family's journey from grassroots football to the international stage.

She said: “Conor. So we thought we were mentally prepared for this moment. Turns out we wasn’t.

“The car journeys from when you were only 4.

“The Academies we turned up to every Sunday to watch you play for Liverpool for 12 years.

“Watching you captain all your youth Liverpool sides from the age of 14. Dad and me like passing ships one taking you the other taking H.

“Seeing you lift the under 17 trophy in the Euros final for England in Lichtenstein.

“Travelling over to Sheffield for a year for your loan move from Liverpool, during which you were involved in a brilliant fa cup run which ended at Wembley in a semi final, the whole family travelling down to watch.

“Then you were sold to Huddersfield town where you only spent a full season before your dream move to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

“Eight years in the old gold. We were never prouder of you. The day you lifted the championship trophy and became a premier league player, a season we will remember forever.

“The European trips, Over 300 games in the West Midlands and we all became Wolves fans cheering every single win we loved every second.

“Your call up to the national team a Euros and a World Cup final who’d a thought it lad !!! An England player.

(Image: Jordan Pettitt)

“A year on the blue half of Merseyside followed next for you, your dad once had a mad dream you’d play for Everton and there you were running out at Goodison park, On to Leicester city and a broken foot in your first 2 months something else to deal with but as you always do you took it in your stride and went on to another promotion back to the premier league.

“A loan move to Charlton in January put a big smile back on your face, playing a massive part in keeping them in the division and showing us all your very special and unique qualities that made you the player you always were.

“30 years of memories. 503 games. 10 England caps, 2 promotions.

England assistant manager Conor Coady before the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 Qualifying, Group D match at Molineux, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Friday September 25, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to FA restrictions. Editorial use only. Commercial use only with prior written consent of the FA. No editing except cropping. (Image: Nick Potts)

“We knew this day was coming and we are so excited for your next chapter.

“There will only ever be one Conor Coady. always humble, always grounded, always yourself, don’t ever change.

“We love you. Your very proud mum and dad”

Coady was unveiled on Thursday as the new co-host of 'The Football Dugout,' a new weekly podcast with Sky Sports presenter Mark Chapman.

He also coached England U19s and England U21s last year before returning to Liverpool in September.