5 best players who will not play in the 2018 World Cup

#1 Gianluigi Buffon (Italy):

Italy's failure to qualify saw Buffon break down in tears

Gianluigi Buffon is another man on the list, a true veteran of the game, who needs no introduction. Gli Azzuri's failure to qualify for the World Cup meant there was no happy farewell for him in the summer. The Italian shot-stopper was left in tears after the game ended, shortly after announcing his retirement from international football.

Gianluigi Buffon will definitely go down as one of the best goalkeepers in history. He will always be spoken as one of the legends of the game. The 40 year old, who won a record 175 caps for his country, in all probability is in his last season for Juventus, stating that he would retire if they do not win the Champions League title this year.

In Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italy have a ready-made replacement for his namesake. But there will never ever be another Buffon for the world to witness.