Buffon was born in Carrara, Tuscany, although he is of Friulian origin, from Latisana. He was born into a sporting … See more

Buffon began playing youth football as a midfielder with La Spezia–based amaetuer club U.S.D. Canaletto Sepor, before returning to his hometown Carrara to play for Perticata and subsequently Bonascola. Despite off… See more

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 1993 UEFA European Under-16 Champions… See more