Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, and by some the greatest of all time, he is one of the few … 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
Since his emergence as a precocious talent in his youth, Buffon was renowned for his consistent performances throughout his career, and received praise from managers, players, as well as both present and former … 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