The phrase "club career" refers to a professional athlete's career progression and achievements while playing for a specific sports club or team, usually on a paid basis. Full definition
In fact it is becoming increasingly rare to see any top class player even stay at one club, never mind it being the one they grew up supporting, but the Arsenal and England star Jack Wilshere is actually a Gooner and would, we assume, be happy to spend his whole club career as a Gunner. (justarsenal.com)
Despite playing in two World Cup Finals and winning the European Championships with West Germany - not mention a very successful club career, Harald Schumacher will always be remembered for one thing: his «tackle» on Frenchman Patrick Battiston. (goalkeepersaredifferent.com)