Gianluigi Buffon

Gianliugi Buffon is a professional football player that plays goalie for both the Italian National Team and Juventus. Buffon is considered to be one of the top goalies in the world for his amazing saves and millisecond reactions in the goal. He makes opponents work extra hard to score goals due to his quickness and poise in the goal and blocking skills. He has earned multiple awards and honors including UEFA Best Player and IFFHS Best Goalkeeper.

Gigi Buffon, also known as Superman by Juventus supporters was born in the small town of Carrara, in Tuscany, North Italy to a family of athletes. He started playing soccer in grade school on the streets of Italy. In 1991 the youth club Parma took him in to play the midfield position. When both goalies on the squad were injured, he was used as a substitute and discovered that his best role on the field was defending the net. He turned professional at the age of 17, playing for the Serie A team Prama AC. Buffon played for the squad a total of 6 seasons and made 168 appearances.

Gianliugi Buffon transferred in Juventus FC in 2001, and is currently playing there. His play with organization game him worldwide recognition. He has helped Juventus turn into a successful organization, winning the Coppa Italia and Italian Super Cup with the organization.

Gianluigi Buffon- A threat with the Italian National Team

Buffon has been playing with the the Italian National Team ever since 1996, as a backup goalkeeper. At the young age of 19, he made his first start during a 1998 World Cup playoff match after the starting goalkeeper was injured. This appearances spurred a string of international caps would made Italy one of the hardest teams to compete with on the world stage. Gianluigi Buffon’s performances on the Italian National Team led him to become nominated for the FIFA World Player and European Footballer of the year.