Gianluigi Buffon Ufficiale OMRI (born 28 January 1978), also known as Gigi Buffon, is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he is one of the few recorded players to have made over 1,100 professional career appearances and holds the record for the most appearances in the Serie A. More about Gianluigi Buffon
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Buffon made his Serie A debut at Parma in 1995, helping Parma to win the Coppa Italia, the UEFA Cup and the Supercoppa Italiana in 1999. After joining Juventus in 2001, for the world record fee for a goalkeeper of €52.9 million at the time, Buffon won Serie A titles in both of his first two seasons at the club. In his first spell at Juventus enduring 17 years, he won a record nine Serie A titles, four Coppa Italias, and five Supercoppa Italianas. He was the first goalkeeper to win the Serie A Footballer of the Year award, and was named Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year a record twelve times. After reaching the 2015 and 2017 UEFA Champions League finals, Buffon was named to the Champions League Squad of the Season on both occasions, and won the inaugural The Best FIFA Goalkeeper award in the latter year. Buffon signed with French club Paris Saint-Germain at the age of 40 in 2018, where he was used in a rotational role with Alphonse Areola; he won the Trophée des Champions and Ligue 1 title in his only season with the team, before returning to Juventus the following year. During the 2019–20 season, Buffon served primarily as a back-up to Wojciech Szczęsny, but still managed to break Paolo Maldini's record of 647 appearances in Serie A, as he won a record tenth top flight title with the club. The following season he continued to serve as a back-up, but started in the Coppa Italia, winning his record sixth title. In June 2021, Buffon returned to his boyhood club Parma, who had been relegated to Serie B for that season, before announcing his retirement from football in 2023 at the age of 45.In total, we tracked 565 items since 01/09/2012. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Gianluigi Buffon (Signed Gianluigi Buffon Jersey Framed - Italy Football Icon +COA) was sold in July 2022 for £1599.99 while the cheapest item (GIANLUIGI BUFFON TOPPS MATCH ATTAX UEFA EURO 2024 LEGEND SIGNATURE CARD LSS 9) found a new owner for £0.49 in April 2024. The month with the most items sold (19) was May 2018 with an average selling price of £30.00 for an autographed item of Gianluigi Buffon. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2021 with £1499.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £0.99 was September 2015. In average, an autographed item from Gianluigi Buffon is worth £16.00.
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ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Gianluigi Buffon revolutionised the goalkeeper role with his 'a (08/03/23): ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Gianluigi Buffon showed such technical excellence in making extraordinary saves and putting in performances that defied all logic that it hid even his biggest flaw.
Gianluigi Buffon RETIRES from football at 45 years old as the Italian icon termi (08/02/23): The 45-year-old previously stated that he intends to keep playing until the 2026 World Cup and had full intentions of seeing out his contract at Parma, which expires in June 2024.
Gianluigi Buffon to 'RETIRE from football at 45 years old and terminate his cont (08/01/23): The 45-year-old previously stated that he intends to keep playing until the 2026 World Cup and had full intentions of seeing out his contract at Parma, which expires in June 2024.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers may have to prioritise a move to replace veteran goa (07/20/23): JOHN MCGARRY: Back in February, Parma announced that the legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon had signed a contract extension until 2024.
Gianluigi Buffon 'offered £25MILLION deal to become the latest star to join the (07/02/23): Buffon still has twelve months remaining on his current deal at the Stadio Ennio Tardini but reports suggest the 'keeper may have one final move left in his legendary career.
Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon reveals his regret at leaving mega-money at PSG (03/2023): The legendary Italian goalkeeper played in the French capital for just one season after leaving Juventus at the age of 40 - only to then return to Turin a year later.
Donnarumma was dubbed Italy's heir to Gianluigi Buffon but is losing 'golden boy (02/2023): ALVISE CAGNAZZO: The French giants let Keylor Navas leave in the January transfer window and put all their hope into the hands of Donnarumma to bring them success.
Juventus could turn to club legends Del Piero, David Trezeguet and Gianluigi Buf (11/2022): ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Chairman Andrea Agnelli and the rest of the board of directors, including Pavel Nedved and Maurizio Arrivabene unexpectedly resigned on Monday.
Former Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon insists he could 'more or less' continue (07/2022): The 44-year-old goalkeeper, who is preparing to enter a second season in goal for Serie B side Parma, believes he can continue playing the sport until his mid-fifties.
Former Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon insists Angel Di Maria could be as good (06/2022): Di Maria is leaving Paris Saint-Germain on a free at the end of his contract following seven seasons with the club. The 34-year-old is among the most high-profile free agents.
Is this the worst mistake of Gianluigi Buffon's 27-year career? Italy legend is (04/2022): Gianluigi Buffon made one of the worst mistakes of his career on Monday night during Parma's clash with Perugia. He conceded a goal in the seventh minute of the game after missing the ball.
Gianluigi Buffon renews his contract with boyhood club Parma until 2024 (02/2022): His renewal perhaps comes as a surprise after recently revealing he would like to play in either Mexico or the United States before calling it a day.
Gianluigi Buffon admits Champions League win would have sealed retirement amid M (12/2021): Gianluigi Buffon has no plans to retire despite turning 44 in January. The veteran goalkeeper is planning to play in Mexico or the United States once his second stint at Parma comes to an end.
Gianluigi Buffon beats SIX of his Parma team-mates at rock, paper, scissors (09/2021): The 43-year-old invited other players to challenge him at the game but one by one they were all defeated, with the shot-stopper beating six of them in a row.
GIANLUIGI BUFFON: This really will be Italy's toughest test yet against England (07/2021): GIANLUIGI BUFFON: Playing against this England side with the entire public against them will be the biggest test of our team. I still think we can be champions but it will a tough match.
Gianluigi Buffon branded a 'mercenary' by Parma fans in a banner (06/2021): Gianluigi Buffon's move back to Parma was painted as fairytale bookending to his illustrious career by everyone - but, it seems that his return hasn't been entirely welcomed.
Benfica 'launch ambitious bid to sign Juventus and Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon (05/2021): While another year at Juventus, as well as potential moves to Sevilla and Olympiacos, have been mooted, A Bola report that Benfica are very keen to swoop for the stopper this summer.
Juventus 'to hold talks with Gianluigi Buffon about extending his stay in Turin (04/2021): Buffon, who turned 43 earlier this year, has spent 19 out of the last 20 seasons in Turin - making 681 appearances in all competitions but is considering a second move away before retiring.
Juventus: Gianluigi Buffon handed one-game ban for BLASPHEMY (03/2021): Gianluigi Buffon was initially given a €5,000 euros (£4,260) fine over an incident which took place during a Serie A clash against Parma last year but has since had it upgraded to a ban.
Gianluigi Buffon 'set to escape one-match ban for BLASPHEMY' (02/2021): He was accused of yelling at Manolo Portanova: 'I want to see you stay there, running and suffering' before allegedly using the offensive phrase on December 19.
Gianluigi Buffon says he and NFL great Tom Brady 'can break some stereotypes abo (01/2021): The Juventus stopper, who turned 43 this week, may be playing second fiddle to Wojciech Szczesny this season, but carries great influence and respect among the Italian champions.
Gianluigi Buffon still haunted by PSG's Champions League exit to Man United in P (12/2020): Gianluigi Buffon admits he is still haunted by the memories of Paris Saint-Germain's dramatic exit at the hands of Manchester United in the last-16 of the 2019-20 Champions League.
'It was a real eye-opener': Nicklas Bendtner claims smoking happened at 'every c (11/2020): The 32-year-old, who spent the 2012-13 season on loan at Juventus, revealed the likes of Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon used to enjoy a secret cigarette in the toilets.
Gianluigi Buffon set to reach incredible milestone of 650th Serie A game in 24th (10/2020): The goalkeeper is set to make his first start for Juventus in the 2020-21 season with Wojciech Szczesny expected to be rested after international duty.
Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon 'called Arturo Vidal to tempt midfielder into (08/2020): Vidal is understood to be interested in the idea of returning to Juventus, and Pirlo is likely to have reassured the Chile international that he would hold an integral role in his team.
Gianluigi Buffon could MANAGE Juventus one day after he hangs up his boots, insi (07/2020): At the end of June, Buffon extended his stay at Juventus - where he has been since 2001 except for a brief stint at PSG in 2018-19 - by a further season as he plans to play on until he is at least 43.
Juventus confirm they have handed new one-year contracts to Giorgio Chiellini an (06/2020): Defender Chiellini has played 509 times for Juve over the last 15 seasons, while goalkeeper Buffon has 669 appearances and is closing in on his 10th league triumph with the Italian giants.
Gianluigi Buffon 'will sign contract extension with Juventus after coronavirus l (04/2020): Gianluigi Buffon is set to sign a new contract extension with Juventus according to Tuttosport. The new deal will take the goalkeeper into his 26th season as a professional.
Juventus offer 42-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon new deal (03/2020): Juventus have reportedly reached agreements with Gianluigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini and Blaise Matuidi to extend their contracts. The veteran goalkeeper will be staying at the club beyond his 43rd birthday.
Gianluigi Buffon leaves San Siro with Daniel Maldini's shirt to add to his fathe (02/2020): Daniel Maldini's shirt becomes the fourth in a collection of father-son jersey's Buffon is gathering and shows the 42-year-old's longevity in the game of football.
Gianluigi Buffon dismisses retirement talk as he matches Maldini's Serie A appea (12/2019): The 41-year-old goalkeeper made his eighth appearance of the season in Juve's 2-1 victory against Sampdoria, and in doing so tied Paolo Maldini's Serie A record of 647 matches.
Gianluigi Buffon 'could continue playing until he's 43' at Juventus (10/2019): Juventus are considering offering veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon a new one-year deal and he is seriously considering accepting it to prolong one of football's greatest careers.
Gianluigi Buffon set to return for Italy as the Azzurri step up preparations to (03/2015): The absence of Gianluigi Buffon from Italy's team was a major blow for Antonio Conte's side before their 2-2 draw in Bulgaria in Euro 2016 qualifying on Saturday.
Juventus keen to test against 'top level' Borussia Dortmund, says Gianluigi Buff (02/2015): Juventus make their return to the last 16 of the Champions League tonight keen to see how far they have come in the two years since their last appearance at this stage.
Juventus stalwarts Gianluigi Buffon and Giorgio Chiellini sign to prolong Turin (11/2014): Gianluigi Buffon and Giorgio Chiellini have extended their contracts with Juventus, keeping them at the reigning Serie A champions through 2017 and 2018, respectively.
Gianluigi Buffon's 500th Serie A appearance for Juventus ends in defeat as Genoa (10/2014): Gianluigi Buffon's landmark 500th Serie A appearance for Juventus ended on a sorry note as substitute Luca Antonini's last-gasp goal gave Genoa a 1-0 victory.
Italy v Uruguay preview: Gianluigi Buffon urges Italy team-mates to avoid anothe (06/2014): Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon has warned his team-mates they must raise their game to avoid another World Cup "failure".
World Cup 2014: Gianluigi Buffon believes Italy are better equipped to progress (05/2014): Italy captain targets at least a World Cup quarter-final spot as Jack Wilshere hails "old-school discipline" of Roy Hodgson