Buffon, 45 years old, was playing for Parma last season in the Italian Serie B, and made history as one of the very few players to have over 1000 professional appearances.
He also has an impressive record for the Italian national team, with a total of 160 caps 103 goals conceded 62 clean sheets 8 major tournaments appearance, and 1 World Cup winners medal.
One of the best goalkeepers in history of the game will now retire, having represented some of Europe's biggest club in a career they spanned over two decades.
