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Jorge Carranza Retires After Record-Setting 23-Year Career

The 44-year-old goalkeeper departs as Argentina's oldest top-flight player on record.

Overview

  • Carranza announced his decision on social media, saying he leaves happy and proud after living the game with immense passion.
  • On June 1 he surpassed Hugo Orlando Gatti to become the oldest player to appear in an Argentine Primera División match at 44 years and 25 days, later extending the mark.
  • His final season at Aldosivi featured decisive performances that helped the club avoid relegation.
  • A product of Instituto, he was part of the club’s 2004 promotion and later returned as a leading figure in its return to the top division.
  • From 2002 to 2025 he played roughly 425 official matches across Argentina, Chile and Mexico, winning second-tier titles with Instituto and Aldosivi.