Italian former soccer goalkeeper
Born: January 28, 1978
Gianluigi Buffon, born on January 28, 1978, in Carrara, Italy, is a legendary Italian football goalkeeper widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Buffon began his professional career with Parma in 1995, quickly establishing himself as a promising talent. In 2001, he joined Juventus for a then-world-record transfer fee for a goalkeeper.
Over the course of his illustrious career, Buffon has won numerous domestic and international titles, including multiple Serie A championships with Juventus. He played a pivotal role in Italy’s 2006 FIFA World Cup triumph, showcasing his exceptional goalkeeping skills and leadership on the field. Buffon’s remarkable career has been marked by his consistency, agility, and incredible shot-stopping ability, making him a fan favorite and earning him widespread respect within the football community.
Buffon’s loyalty to Juventus is noteworthy, having spent the majority of his career with the club. Despite a brief stint with Paris Saint-Germain in 2018–2019, he returned to Juventus for the 2019–2020 season. Buffon’s enduring passion for the game, combined with his numerous accolades, has solidified his status as an icon in the world of football.
Gianluigi Buffon’s 5 most popular quotes
- You scored goals as a kid. Then you grow up stupid and become a goalkeeper.
- On the field I defend our colours, love our flag and sing our anthem. I could not be more Italian than I am now.
- The men can go away, the executives can go away, but what is really going on in this society are the players who have been handed down the feeling of winning, of being the absolute best, which isn’t equal to any other team.
- My worst vice is gluttony. I try to keep myself under control because I’m an athlete, but once a week I like to pig out and act like a normal person.
- In recent times, Italy has been in a World Cup final every 12 years, and I hope to still be there in 2018.
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