Nantwich Town goalkeeper Ben Garratt is to step away from football after more than two years at the Swansway Stadium.
The 32-year-old joined in February 2024 and signed a two-year contract shortly after which ended on the completion of the 2025/26 season.
In his time, he made 108 appearances and kept 26 clean sheets, and became one of the most reliable and consistent goalkeepers in the club’s recent history.
A graduate from the Crewe Alex academy, Garratt made his debut for the Alex in 2013 against Walsall where Crewe’s entire starting XI was made up of academy products.
He went on to make almost 250 appearances for his boyhood club before leaving in 2019.
After that, he signed for Burton Albion and played another four seasons in League One, taking his overall EFL total to 315 appearances.
He also played for England up to under 19 level.
Garratt said: “I just want to thank everyone involved with the club for the past couple of years.
“We shared some great times and I met some special people along the way.
“I’m sure the club will achieve the success that you all deserve in the very near future. Up the Dabbers!”
Dabbers manager Luke Goddard said: “I think normally we would be hugely disappointed when someone of Ben’s calibre leaves the club but on this occasion and circumstance I have nothing but respect for Ben and his situation.
“With a young family that is due to get bigger he needs to prioritise work and family life; stepping away from football is something that has been in his thought process over the past season.
“He’s been an ultra professional and is popular at the club because of the respect he has earned.
“We know he will keep an eye out on the Dabbers and hopefully get to a few games this season to say hello to everyone.
“I’m sure I speak on behalf of everyone connected with the club in wishing Ben and his family all the very best with their future!”
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