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Jorge Carranza, Record-Setting Argentine Goalkeeper, Retires at 44

He departs as Aldosivi’s captain, closing a season that secured top‑flight safety shortly after he set the league’s age record.

Overview

  • Carranza announced his retirement on November 26 via social media, sharing a farewell message alongside a photo with his son.
  • He played his final match on November 15 in Aldosivi’s 4–2 win over San Martín de San Juan, clinching the club’s Primera División permanence.
  • The goalkeeper surpassed Hugo Orlando Gatti’s longevity mark in June and extended the record to 44 years and 192 days by his last appearance.
  • Media tallies credit him with roughly 425 official matches and two Primera Nacional titles, with Instituto in 2004 and Aldosivi in 2024.
  • Aldosivi paid tribute to its captain as a leader and champion, while coverage highlighted his bond with Instituto and the rare moment of sharing the field with his son Tomás.