Gianluigi Buffon

Italian footballer (born 1978)

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Gianluigi Buffon, 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.

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When Sinner met Buffon & Italy national team in Miami World number three Jannik Sinner talks to Sportsworld’s Lee James about meeting the Italy national football team in Miami. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2024
Italy legend Buffon retires aged 45 Former Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from professional football aged 45. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2023
Inter need extra time to beat Buffon, 44, and Parma Inter Milan need extra time to get past Gianluigi Buffon's Parma and reach the Coppa Italia quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2023

Archive: Italy v Spain - Euro 2016 Relive a classic encounter with goalkeeping greats Gianluigi Buffon and David de Gea at the top of their game as Italy overcome Spain in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2021
Sassuolo 1-3 Juventus: Gianluigi Buffon, 43, saves penalty as Juve keep Champions League hopes alive Veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon saves a penalty as Juventus beat Sassuolo to keep alive their hopes of Champions League qualification. BBC Sport - Published on May 12, 2021
Gianluigi Buffon: Goalkeeper to leave Juventus at end of season Veteran Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announces he will leave the Serie A club at the end of the season. BBC Sport - Published on May 11, 2021