Power blow: Ruck to miss 2026 season after rupturing ACL - AFL
Ivan Soldo has been ruled out for the 2026 campaign in a cruel blow for the Power ruck
www.afl.com.auHere’s the latest on Ivan Soldo:
- In February 2026, Ivan Soldo ruptured his ACL at training and was ruled out for the 2026 AFL season, with surgery planned and recovery ahead [source: AFL official report and Port Adelaide medical update].[3][4]
- In April 2026, Soldo publicly announced his retirement from AFL, effective immediately, while the club continues to support his knee rehabilitation; he finishes with 66 AFL games and a 2019 premiership with Richmond.[2]
- Prior to the 2026 season, reports confirmed the ACL injury prematurely ended his year, sustaining the same injury in his left knee back in 2020 and requiring careful rehab planning.[6][3]
If you’d like, I can pull brief timelines or craft a quick profile summary with key dates. I can also look up any recent post-retirement updates or statements from Port Adelaide about his knee rehab plans or post-AFL career options.