Veart will line-up against Vietnam’s Gach Dong Tam Long An on May 23 at Hindmarsh Stadium, which is sure to be an emotional occassion for the attacker.

"I am lucky enough to have had a long and successful career and am honoured to have played for the best two teams in Australia, both in my home state,” he said.

“I will be ever grateful to the family, friends, fans and media who have made this such a tremendous experience.”

Veart has represented Australia at Socceroo and Olympic level, and also has experience playing in England. Stints at Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and Millwall made him one of the A-League's most experienced players. Indeed, he has been one of Adelaide United's most reliable players in the past two season.

New Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar supported said: “When there was a time to step up, Carl had an uncanny ability to provide the spark and his passion to succeed drove him and the players around him to accept nothing less than their best.

“We lose a very special person, a gentleman and there are not many people like Carl around in this game. He has been an exceptional player and guys like Carl Veart at your club are extremely difficult to replace.”

The club has intimated that Veart may remain involved with the team in a supporting role.

Veart had hinted retirement prior to the 2006/07 A-League Grand Final.