Felice vita di pensionato, Gigi
Even as a goalkeeper, if a player played at elite level for 28 years tells us that the player is an early bloomer and did his work consistently to be on top the sports. Gianluigi Buffon did that starting his career at age of 17 year and retired at age of 45 years. He announced his retirement on 2nd August, 2023
Buffon started his career with Parma, represented for Juventus 17 seasons and retired at his childhood club at Parma. His transfer fee from Parma to Juventus in 2001 a world record paid for goalkeeper till 2018. He considers his save against A.C Milan's Filippe Insaghi in 2003 UCL as his most beautiful and difficult save of his career.
A loyal custodian for Juventus staying with them when relegated to B division for Calciopoli scandal punishment, he helped Italy to win FIFA world cup in 2006 and Juventus several Italian leagues. Felice vita di pensionato, Gigi!