Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Widely regarded as the greatest goalkeeper of all time, he is one of the few players to make over 1,100 professional career appearances See more

Parma
1991–1994: Youth career and early professional career
Buffon began playing youth football as a midfielder with La Spezia–based amaetuer club U.S.D. Canaletto Sepor, before returning to his … See more

Style of play and reception
Buffon was renowned for his consistent performances throughout his career, and he received praise from managers, players, and especially goalkeepers, for his concentration and composure while under pressure as … See more

Personal life
Buffon was born into a family of Italian athletes on 28 January 1978. His mother, Maria Stella, was a discus thrower and his father, Adriano, was a weightlifter. Following their athletic retirement, they subsequently … See more

Buffon was born in Carrara, Tuscany, although he is of Friulian origin, from Latisana. He was born into a sporting family: his mother Maria Stella Masocco was three times See more

Youth career, early call-ups and Euro 2000 qualification
Buffon represented Italy at all youth levels, from the under-16 side to the under-23 side, as well as the Olympic side in 1996. With the Italy under-16 side, he reached the final of the See more

FIGC
After retiring from professional football, Buffon was appointed by the FIGC as the head of delegation of the Italy national team on 5 August … See more