Gianluigi Buffon retires at the age of 45.

In the next few days, a legend will bid farewell to football, as the renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Gianluigi Buffon has chosen to retire at the age of 45. Buffon was most recently with Parma, where it all began for him. In the last season, he played 19 matches across various tournaments, but unfortunately, he struggled with injuries for a significant part of the season. This might be one of the reasons for his decision to retire, as his body may not withstand the demands anymore.

Buffon has had an illustrious career and is perhaps best known for his time at Juventus, where he was among the world's best goalkeepers for several seasons. However, he also had successful periods with Parma and PSG.

Parma:
265 games
98 clean sheets

Juventus:
685 games
322 clean sheets

PSG: 
25 games
9 clean sheets

Buffon is a legend in Italy and served as the captain of the Italian national team for several years. One of the highlights of Buffon's career must be the World Cup trophy in 2006, which he has described as one of the most touching moments of his career. He has achieved personal triumphs multiple times in Italy, and in 2017, he was named the player of the year in Italy.

Buffon for Italy: 
176 games
146 goals conceded
77 clean sheets 

Throughout his career, Buffon has won 29 trophies, with the majority being won during his time with Juventus, where he notably secured 10 league championships. One trophy that has eluded him is the Champions League title, and the hope was that his move to PSG would help him add this accolade to his collection. Unfortunately, he was not able to achieve this feat during his time with the French club.

Nevertheless, Buffon's remarkable achievements and undeniable qualities as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time will ensure that he is remembered as an Italian legend in the future. His impact on the sport and his legacy will be cherished by football fans worldwide.