Former Sunderland full-back Denver Hume has spoken candidly about the "really tough period" that forced him into retirement at just 28, according to BBC News.
Hume had not featured since October 2025 after suffering a bleed on the brain during a training session with Fleetwood Town, an injury that ultimately brought his playing career to a premature end.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Hume said the experience has been formative despite its difficulty, describing how the tough times have shaped who he is. While the BBC report offers few further details of his recovery or future plans, it marks a sobering end to a career that began at Sunderland before taking him to Fleetwood.
Hume's story adds to a growing list of footballers whose careers have been cut short by serious health scares, underlining the physical risks that persist even in the modern game.