Gianluigi Buffon saved one of Roberto Carlos' most powerful free-kicks ever with one hand

To celebrate the illustrious career of Gianluigi Buffon, we decided to back and watch a catalogue of his greatest ever saves; including that one-handed stop against Real Madrid in 2005.

It was reported on Tuesday night that one of the most decorated goalkeepers in football history will announce his retirement in the coming days.

Buffon, who is one of the few recorded players to have made over 1,100 professional career appearances, has achieved so much in the game.

He has seen and done it all since making his debut for Parma, aged 17 years and 295 days, in a league game against AC Milan on November 19, 1995.

Buffon did so, however, after pulling off this save from a trademark Carlos free-kick, which is believed to be one of his most powerful at 140km/h.

As you can see from the footage below, the Brazilian's ridiculously-well-hit effort swerved at the very last second but somehow, Buffon managed to parry the ball away.

Here's how social media reacted to the save.

One fan said: "This is seriously one of the most underrated saves in football history," while another commented: "The power on the shot and to save it with your weak hand is unreal."

A third added: "That would've crippled the forearms of any other goalkeeper."

"Leaving was the biggest mistake of my life, I gave up €10 million (£8.8m)", he told former Italy teammate Christian Vieri on his podcast.

Buffon added: "They told me that [Alphonse] Areola would play in the Champions League and I didn't accept it. For me, the one who deserves it plays. That's why I returned to Juve.

"Then I regretted it , because Areola was injured and they signed Keylor Navas in his place!"

"[Paris] was the most beautiful experience of my life. I felt like a free man. I quickly learned French, talked to people on the street, visited museums... I had the feeling of playing in a great team."