Immobile announces retirement from football at 36

What Happened

Ciro Immobile, at age 36, announced his retirement from playing professional football. The message appeared on the Paris FC social channels alongside a video in which he addresses the decision. Immobile leaves the game after 20 years and 656 appearances, with 350 goals scored.

Why It Matters

The decision marks the end of a long career that included domestic and European success, and it closes the chapter on a player who was repeatedly among the top scorers in Italy and who contributed to national success in 2021.

Background

Immobile began his career with Sorrento in Serie C, progressed through Juventus youth and senior squads, and built a name with Torino before spells in Serie B with Grosseto and Pescara. He then played for Genoa and Torino, followed by stints in Germany with Borussia Dortmund and in Spain with Sevilla. He established himself as Lazio’s leading striker from 2016 to 2024, winning a Coppa Italia and two Supercoppe, and later joined Paris FC after a winter transfer. He also played for Italy, earning 57 caps and scoring 17 goals, and was part of the national team that won the European Championship in 2021.

Key Facts

• Immobile is 36 years old at the time of retirement.
• He made 656 career appearances and scored 350 goals.
• He finished his career with Paris FC, having joined the club in the winter before retirement.
• His career includes a European Championship with Italy in 2021 and a Coppa Italia plus two Supercoppe with Lazio.
• He accumulated 57 Italy caps and 17 goals for the national team.
• The retirement announcement was delivered via Paris FC’s social channels with a video.

What Happens Next

The statement notes he plans to spend more time with his family and has several future projects in mind, signaling a shift away from active playing while staying connected to football through new ventures.