Gianluigi Buffon

Born: January 28, 1978

Height: 6' 3" (191cm)

Hometown: Carrara, Italy
Nationality: Italy Italian

Position: Goalkeeper
Gianluigi Buffon
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Career History
Youth1991-1995Parma
Senior1995-2001Parma
2001-2018Juventus
2018-2019Paris Saint-Germain
2019-2021Juventus
2021-Parma
International1997-2018Italy
Sports Mole has 861 articles about Gianluigi Buffon. Articles 1 to 40:
Mateo Retegui of Italy, October 2024
Most expensive Italian players in history: Who sits at the top of the list?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive Italian players of all time.
Nov 12, 16:28
 Lev Yashin pictured in 1963
Lev Yashin birthday: The greatest one-club players of all time including Carragher, Puyol, Maldini
To celebrate what would have been Lev Yashin's birthday, Sports Mole picks out some of the greatest one-club men of all time.
Oct 22, 09:52
 General view of PSG's Parc des Princes from February 2019
Club information: Paris Saint-Germain
Club information page for Paris Saint-Germain Football Club.
Sep 29, 01:29
 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Champions League with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Sports Mole's all-time Champions League XI: Ahead of Thursday's league phase draw, who makes the grade?
With the 2025-26 Champions League season underway, Sports Mole compiles a greatest XI since the competition was revamped in 1992.
Sep 16, 22:00
 Alexis Sanchez in action for Udinese on February 21, 2025
Preview:Udinese vs Carrarese - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Coppa Italia clash between Udinese and Carrarese, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 16, 09:03
 Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois on February 15, 2025
Best goalkeepers of all time: Top 10 greatest stoppers in football history ranked
Who are the best goalkeepers of all time? Sports Mole counts down the top 10 stoppers in football history, including stars such as Manuel Neuer, Lev Yashin and Gianluigi Buffon.
Jul 30, 07:29
 Referee Horacio Elizondo (C) of Argentina shows France's Zinedine Zidane (L) a red card next to Italy's Gennaro Gattuso during their World Cup 2006 final soccer match in Berlin July 9, 2006
Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time, ahead of the 2026 finals which start one year today
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most controversial moments in tournament's history.
Jun 11, 16:38
 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks crestfallen following the 4-0 defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup
The top 10 players to have never won the World Cup, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players never to have won football's most famous competition.
Jun 11, 15:45
 The AC Milan squad pose with the Champions League trophy in 1989
Ranked: The five greatest Italian club sides of all time, ahead of Inter Milan's shot at Champions League glory
Ahead of Inter Milan's Champions League final on Saturday, Sports Mole goes back through the archives and ranks the greatest Italian club sides of all time.
May 30, 13:55
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates on March 30, 2025
Kevin De Bruyne to Napoli: The 10 best free transfers of all time ahead of Man City legend's exit
Sports Mole selects its 10 best free transfers of all time ahead of Kevin De Bruyne and Trent Alexander-Arnold's Premier League departures.
May 25, 10:11
 Liverpool's Alisson Becker pictured on March 5, 2025
Alisson Becker, Arne Slot could break Champions League records in Liverpool-PSG second leg
Liverpool manager Arne Slot and goalkeeper Alisson Becker are both capable of making Champions League history against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.
Mar 10, 18:02
 Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki on September 1, 2024
Man United transfer news: Red Devils linked with move for '£40m-rated' goalkeeper as possible Andre Onana replacement
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing highly-rated young Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, two years after missing out on the player.
Jan 14, 23:26
 Lyon's Rayan Cherki pictured on November 10, 2024
Lyon provisionally relegated from Ligue 1: Four players Premier League clubs could target in January
Sports Mole looks at four Lyon players Premier League teams could potentially target in January following news of their provisional relegation to Ligue 2.
Nov 15, 20:10
 Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus, 2013
Andrea Pirlo, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane: Who are the best Juventus players of all time?
On the Italian club's 127th birthday, Sports Mole compiles a list of the greatest players ever to represent Serie A giants Juventus.
Nov 1, 14:58
 Cagliari's Gianluca Gaetano celebrates scoring their first goal with Yerry Mina on April 19, 2024
Preview:Cagliari vs. Carrarese - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Coppa Italia clash between Cagliari and Carrarese, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 10, 09:52
 Aston Villa's Nicolo Zaniolo celebrates scoring against West Ham United on March 17, 2024
Five Champions League transfers you might have missed this summer
As the summer transfer window prepares for a post-Euros boom, Sports Mole rounds up some Champions League moves that have flown under the radar.
Jul 9, 16:41
 England's Harry Kane and manager Gareth Southgate after the match on June 25, 2024
Preview:England vs. Slovakia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's European Championship clash between England and Slovakia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 30, 16:50
 Italy's Mattia Zaccagni celebrates scoring their first goal on June 24, 2024
Preview:Switzerland vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Switzerland and Italy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 29, 16:49
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England vs. Belgium all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Bobby Moore, Kevin De Bruyne?
Ahead of England's clash with Belgium on Tuesday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 25, 18:01
 Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon celebrates with the 2006 World Cup trophy
Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announces retirement
Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 45.
Aug 2, 15:56
 Flamengo winger Matheus Franca in action in October 2022.
Transfer rumours: Franca to West Ham, Mavropanos to Forest, Ramos to Miami
Sports Mole rounds up some of the latest transfer rumours, including Matheus Franca to West Ham, Dinos Mavropanos to Nottingham Forest and Sergio Ramos to Inter Miami.
Jul 3, 08:35
 Empoli's Guglielmo Vicario celebrates after the match on August 28, 2021
Who is Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeping target Guglielmo Vicario?
Sports Mole provides an in-depth analysis and background of Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario ahead of his expected £17.2m move to Tottenham Hotspur.
Jun 22, 13:16
 Sampdoria manager Claudio Ranieri pictured in September 2020
Preview:Cagliari vs. Bari - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Serie B clash between Cagliari and Bari, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 6, 14:59
 A general shot of a football from May 2022
Preview:Parma vs. Cagliari - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie B clash between Parma and Cagliari, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 1, 21:33
 Watford manager Claudio Ranieri, November 20, 2021
Preview:Cagliari vs. Parma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Serie B clash between Cagliari and Parma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 28, 09:57
 Denzel Dumfries in action for Inter Milan on September 13, 2022
Preview:Inter Milan vs. Hellas Verona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Hellas Verona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 12, 14:35
 Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar celebrates their third goal on October 12, 2022
Preview:Inter Milan vs. Parma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Coppa Italia clash between Inter Milan and Parma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 8, 17:11
 Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring their second goal on December 18, 2022
Top 10 World Cup final goals of all time: Where do Di Maria, Mbappe strikes rank?
Following stunning goals from Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappe in the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest strikes in the history of the fixture.
Dec 19, 20:17
 Sir Geoff Hurst scores England's fourth goal in the 1966 World Cup final
Top 10 World Cup final goals of all time
Sports Mole picks out our top 10 goals in World Cup finals ahead of Sunday's clash between Argentina and France.
Dec 17, 11:44
 Poland's Wojciech Szczesny during a press conference on November 21, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur 'offered chance to sign Wojciech Szczesny'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly offered the chance to sign former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny from Juventus as they search for successors to Hugo Lloris.
Nov 22, 18:44
 Poland's Wojciech Szczesny during a press conference on November 21, 2022
Manchester United add Wojciech Szczesny to goalkeeper shortlist?
Manchester United reportedly add Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to their list of possible replacements for David de Gea.
Nov 21, 23:58
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
Top 10 greatest World Cup players of all time
With the world's best descending on Qatar for the upcoming World Cup, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 finest players to ever grace the world stage.
Nov 18, 15:45
 Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti poses with the Champions League trophy on May 25, 2014
Carlo Ancelotti's previous Champions League finals
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, Sports Mole takes a look at Carlo Ancelotti's previous finals as a manager in the competition.
May 25, 21:57
 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon pictured in March 2021
Gianluigi Buffon extends Parma contract until 2024
Legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon extends his contract with Parma until June 2024.
Feb 28, 18:02
 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon pictured in March 2021
Gianluigi Buffon eyeing Italy return at 2026 World Cup
Gianluigi Buffon refuses to rule out the prospect of returning to the Italy team for the 2026 World Cup, by which point he will be 48 years old.
Feb 6, 18:14
 Paul Scholes pictured in 2010
Paul Scholes slams Paul Pogba's "concentration" in Atalanta BC clash
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes hits out at Paul Pogba's lack of "concentration" in Tuesday's clash with Atalanta BC.
Nov 3, 14:37
 Juventus' Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring against Bologna in Serie A on May 23, 2021
Preview:Udinese vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Udinese and Juventus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 20, 19:30
 Juventus' Federico Chiesa celebrates with the Coppa Italia trophy on May 19, 2021
Juventus 2021-22 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look ahead to Juventus's 2021-22 campaign, including predictions, summer signings and their star player.
Aug 17, 10:34
 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon pictured in March 2021
Gianluigi Buffon opens up on rejected Barcelona move
Former Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon explains why he turned down the chance to move to Barcelona and opted for Serie B side Parma instead.
Jun 24, 11:28
 Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon pictured in March 2021
Gianluigi Buffon 'close to re-joining Parma'
Italian legend Gianluigi Buffon is reportedly close to joining Serie B side Parma, returning to the club where his illustrious career began 26 years ago.
Jun 14, 23:00
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