When Did Roberto Baggio Retire?

Roberto Baggio retired from professional football at the end of the 2003-2004 season. His last competitive match was on May 16, 2004, when his team, Brescia, played against A.C. Milan.

Baggio’s career was affected by many serious injuries, which led to a gradual loss of pace and mobility as his career progressed, as well as increasing weight gain in the final years of his career, which eventually forced him to undergo a training regime to build muscle mass in his legs and prolong his career during his time at Brescia; his continual physical struggles ultimately led him to retire in 2004, which he later described as a “liberation.”

Despite the numerous physical impairments he faced throughout his career, Baggio also stood out for his longevity and was able to maintain a consistently high level of performance even in the final years of his career with Brescia into his late 30s.

In 2004, Sacchi praised Baggio for his strength of character, which he believed even surpassed his talent, as it allowed him to overcome his injuries and physical struggles, and ultimately “win [his] personal battles against bad luck.