David Meyler has announced his retirement from football as a result of long-term injury issues relating to his right knee.
The Ireland international announced his decision, which he admits came after "a few hard days of thinking" about his future.
The versatile central midfielder was capped 26 times for his country and spent over a decade in English football following his move from Cork City to Sunderland in 2008.
Meyler spent several seasons in the English Premier League with both Sunderland and then Hull City, before moving to Reading in 2018.
His final playing days were spent on loan at Coventry at the end of last season.
"After a few hard days of thinking I have decided to retire from playing professional football," said Meyler, posting on his Instagram account.
"The injuries I sustained to my right knee have eventually caught up with me and I am left with no other option.
"It's tough to take but I know deep down it’s the correct decision. I always knew this day would come but I never expected it to be so soon," said the 30-year-old.
Meyler made his Ireland debut against Oman in 2012 and will probably be best remembered in the green jersey for his role in Ireland's historic 1-1 away draw in Germany during the Euro 2016 qualifiers, when the Cork native was asked to play at right back by Martin O'Neill.
The Corkman captained his country for the friendly international against the United States in 2014.
