Ciro Immobile retires from football after a goal-filled career

Veteran Italian striker Ciro Immobile has decided to hang up his boots, announcing his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The prolific goalscorer concludes a distinguished 17-season career that saw him net over 320 official goals for clubs and the national team.

Immobile's announcement came after his recent stint with Paris FC, a club he joined in January 2026. The Parisian institution bid farewell to the forward, who opted to end his playing days to dedicate more time to his family. His career is particularly remembered for his impactful years with Lazio, where he cemented his status as a club legend and became one of the most revered figures in its history.

During his time in Rome, Immobile achieved remarkable individual success, capturing the Serie A top scorer award, the Capocannoniere, a record four times. His most stellar season came in 2019-20, when he scored an incredible 36 goals in the league, matching the all-time record for a single Serie A season. That same year, he also claimed the European Golden Shoe, outscoring prominent players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski.

Beyond his individual accolades, Immobile contributed to Lazio's trophy cabinet, winning the Coppa Italia and two Supercoppa Italiana titles. His prolific scoring also made him the club's all-time leading scorer. Internationally, Immobile represented Italy in 57 matches, scoring 17 goals, and was a key member of the squad that triumphed at Euro 2020.

Immobile's career journey spanned numerous clubs, including Juventus, Torino, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla, and Beşiktaş, before his defining period at Lazio and his final move to Paris FC. His consistent goal-scoring prowess across different leagues and competitions marked him as one of his generation's most effective forwards.