GIANLUIGI BUFFON
Number
#1
Nationality
Italy
Team
JUVENTUS
(Italy)
Coach
MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI
Position
G (Goalkeeper)
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1.9M | |||||||||
Name: Gianluigi Buffon
Nationality: Italy
Primary Position: Goalkeeper
Clubs (not exhaustive, highlights):
- Parma (youth → senior debut: 1995–2001)
- Juventus (2001–2018, 2019–2021) — principal club association
- Paris Saint-Germain (2018–2019)
- Parma (return: 2021–2023)
International Team: Italy (debut 1997)
Key Achievements & Honors:
- FIFA World Cup winner with Italy: 2006
- Multiple Serie A titles with Juventus
- Numerous individual awards including Best FIFA Goalkeeper nominations, UEFA Team of the Year selections, and IFFHS recognitions
- Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time for his longevity, leadership and shot-stopping ability
Notable Traits: Exceptional reflexes, leadership as captain, penalty-saving ability, consistency over a very long career.