Former Reading captain Liam Moore has announced his retirement, aged 31.

The former central defender rose through the ranks with Leicester City and won the Championship in 2014 before moving to Berkshire in 2016.

Spending seven years with the Royals, Moore made over 200 appearances and was made club captain in 2019.

Unfortunately, his final few years was marred by injury and repeated transfer speculation, with Moore controversially stripped of the captaincy and sent on loan to Stoke City in 2021.

Making three cameo appearances in 2022/23 as the club were relegated out of the second tier, the Jamaica international played eight times for Northampton Town in 2024 but was injured for the Cobblers' return fixture at the SCL Stadium.

Announcing his news on social media, Moore said: "After 14 years of living out my childhood dream, it’s time for me to retire from professional football.
 
"It’s a decision that comes to every player at some point, but after listening to my head, heart, and body, I truly believe now is the right time for me. Naturally, there’s disappointment with the lack of football I’ve been able to play in the last couple of years, but that doesn’t even come close to the sense of pride I feel at my journey that has exceeded my wildest dreams!
 
"From as young as I can remember, I only ever dreamt of being a professional footballer and to pull on the shirt for Leicester City. Fast forward 25+ years to writing this, I am truly humbled from the bottom of my heart that I was able to do this and much more.
Playing for my boyhood club in the premier league, scoring my first professional goal, winning the championship, captaining Reading Football Club, representing England youth teams and Jamaica senior team, playing in all four leagues with the amazing clubs I did and many more memorable moments allow me to look back on my career with immense happiness.
 
"All of this would never have been possible without the love, support, and sacrifices made by my friends and family.
A special thank you to my Mum for raising me the way she did with fight, determination, and freedom, allowing me to chase my dream.

"Also to my beautiful wife Roxi and our 3 amazing children, Milah, Monty, and Maddox, who have given me the greatest source of inspiration and support throughout this journey, I was able to face any challenge I had with you guys in my corner.

"Thank you to all the coaches, staff members, teammates, and opponents I’ve crossed paths with along the way. You all have played a part in shaping me into the person I am, and I’ve made friends that I now regard as family.

"Finally, a wholehearted thank you to the supporters at all the clubs I was privileged to play for; you are what makes the game so special!

"I’m really excited for this next chapter in my life.

While enjoying family time is top of my priority list, I’ve got a passion for the game and look forward to staying involved in some capacity. Thank you for everything."