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Gianluigi Buffon

Legendary Goalkeeper & World Cup Winner

One of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of football

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Gianluigi Buffon is an Italian former professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Across a career spanning more than a quarter of a century, he became a symbol of consistency, leadership and longevity, playing into his forties at the highest level. He won the FIFA World Cup with Italy in 2006 and is the country's most-capped player, while at club level he won numerous Serie A titles, most of them with Juventus. Renowned for his reflexes, command of the area and calm authority, he set records for clean sheets and appearances that may never be broken. A born leader and respected captain, Buffon remains an enduring icon of Italian and world football.

Awards

Juventus FC - Turin, Italy

Goalkeeper July 2001 to May 2021 19 years & 11 months

Became a Juventus legend across two spells, winning a long list of Serie A league titles.
Set club and league records for clean sheets and total Serie A appearances over the years.
Captained the club for many seasons and reached multiple Champions League finals.
Was recognised repeatedly among the very best goalkeepers in the world during his prime.

Italy National Team - Italy (International)

Goalkeeper October 1997 to December 2018 21 years & 3 months

Won the 2006 FIFA World Cup with Italy, conceding only two goals across the entire tournament.
Became Italy's most-capped player of all time over two decades of international football.
Was named in multiple World Cup and tournament teams of the tournament for his performances.
Served as a leader and reassuring mainstay of the national side for an extraordinary length of time.

Parma & Paris Saint-Germain - Italy & France

Goalkeeper July 1995 to June 2019 24 years

Broke through at Parma as a teenager, winning the UEFA Cup and domestic honours early in his career.
Won a Ligue 1 title during a single standout season with Paris Saint-Germain in France.
Played at the elite level into his forties, a rare and remarkable feat for any goalkeeper.
Records

Parma Youth Academy

Youth Football (January 1991 to December 1995)

Came through the Parma youth academy, switching from outfield to goalkeeping as a teenager. Made his Serie A debut at just 17, announcing himself as a special talent.
Legacy

Elite Longevity

Played on at the highest level into his forties, a rare achievement that defined the back end of his career.

World Cup Winner (2006)

Was Italy's first-choice goalkeeper as they won the 2006 World Cup, conceding just two goals across the whole tournament.

Italy's Most-Capped Player

Holds the all-time record for the most appearances for the Italian national team across a twenty-year international career.

Iconic Leader

Captained both club and country and was respected across the entire game as a model professional and leader.

Serie A Records

Set enduring records for clean sheets and appearances in Serie A across a long and decorated club career.
Honours

Multiple Serie A Titles

Lega Serie A (January 2002 to Present)

Won a long list of Italian Serie A league titles, the great majority of them during his years with Juventus.

Best Goalkeeper Awards

IFFHS / UEFA (January 2003 to Present)

Was named the world's or the competition's best goalkeeper on numerous occasions throughout his career.
Buffon Game Style
  • Shot-Stopping
  • Reflexes
  • Command of the Area
  • Positioning
  • One-on-Ones
  • Distribution
  • Leadership
  • Concentration
  • Big-Game Temperament
  • Longevity & Fitness
Langauges

Italian

Native or Bilingual Proficiency

French

Professional Working Proficiency
Personal Info

Nationality

Italian

Date of Birth

1978-01-28

Place of Birth

Carrara, Italy

Position

Goalkeeper

World Cup

Winner (2006)
Personal Skills

Leadership

Composure

Consistency

Professionalism

Passion

Activities & Interests
Shopping
Running
Pool
Drinking
Walking
Friends
Volleyball
Photography

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