Former Ghana international Dan Quaye says he retired prematurely from professional football due to the indiscipline of young players.

The 43-year-old, considered one of the best fullbacks to have played in domestic competitions, ended his career with Great Olympics in 2017.

The tough-tackling defender started his playing career with the Dade boys in 1997 before earning a significant move to regional rivals Hearts of Oak.

Quaye went on to feature for a host of clubs in Ghana and abroad before calling it quits.

Before retirement, the defender returned to the Great Olympics to feature for his boyhood club.

Speaking to Bryt FM, Quaye said, “I retired prematurely from football. I could have played for a longer period, but the indiscipline of young players forced me to retire.”

“At Great Olympics, I tried shaping young players, but they were indisciplined and not ready to adhere to any advice. I opted to end my playing career there to protect myself. I could have acted unprofessionally if I had not retired.”

“We should ask ourselves why Sulley Muntari left Hearts of Oak,” he added.

Dan Quaye was part of the Hearts of Oak squad that clinched the CAF Champions League in 2000.

He was also a member of the Black Stars squad for the 2006 World Cup. Quaye made 10 appearances for the national team between 2001 and 2006.