Gianluigi Buffon

Date of Birth: January 28, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Gianluigi Buffon, commonly known as Gigi Buffon, is an Italian professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Born on January 28, 1978, in Carrara, Italy, Buffon began his career with Parma in 1995, where he quickly established himself as a prodigious talent. During his time at Parma, he won the UEFA Cup, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana. In 2001, Buffon made a record-breaking transfer to Juventus for €52 million, a fee that made him the most expensive goalkeeper in history at the time. At Juventus, he became a club legend, winning numerous Serie A titles, Coppa Italia trophies, and Supercoppa Italiana titles. Buffon was a key player in Juventus’ dominant era in Italian football. Internationally, Buffon has been a stalwart for the Italian national team. He earned 176 caps, making him the most capped player in Italian history. His most notable achievement came in 2006 when he helped Italy win the FIFA World Cup, earning the Lev Yashin Award as the tournament’s best goalkeeper. Buffon briefly left Juventus in 2018 to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he won Ligue 1 before returning to Juventus the following season. Known for his incredible reflexes, positioning, and leadership, Buffon has left an indelible mark on the sport.

5 Interesting Facts about Gianluigi Buffon

1. Buffon holds the record for the longest streak without conceding a goal in Serie A history, with 974 minutes.

2. He was named the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper five times.

3. Buffon comes from a family of athletes; his mother was a discus thrower, and his father was a weightlifter.

4. He has won the Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year award a record 12 times.

5. Buffon is one of the few footballers to have played over 1,000 professional matches.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gianluigi Buffon

1. “You don’t get used to winning. You must always have the desire and the hunger to conquer the next title.”

2. “The only way to deal with pressure is to embrace it, not to run away from it.”

3. “In football, you need to have the character and the ability to suffer.”

4. “A goalkeeper cannot win a game on his own, but he can certainly help his team not to lose.”

5. “I have always felt that I was born to do something special, and I have tried to make the most of every opportunity.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Gianluigi Buffon achieved a net worth estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Gianluigi Buffon has three children. He has two sons, Louis Thomas Buffon and David Lee Buffon, from his marriage with Czech model Alena Šeredová. He also has a son named Leopoldo Mattia Buffon with his partner, Italian sports pundit Ilaria D’Amico.