Name: Gianluigi Buffon
Age: 36
National Team: Italy
Team: Juventus
Position: Goalkeeper
Description of his Game: Buffon has the Italian record for most caps and is considered by man y to be greatest goalkeepers of all time. In addition to having tremendous defensive skills, Buffon is known for being a vocal
organizer of the defense.
Gianluigi Buffon's Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S2m2Mcy49E
Interesting Personal Facts: Buffon
was born into a family of Italian athletes, beginning with his mother
having been a discuss thrower and and his father having been a
weightlifter. His two sisters played for the Italian national volleyball
team. He also has an uncle who played for the Italina national
basketball team.
Career Highlights:
Buffon has been the UEFA Goalkeeper and UEFA Club Footballer of the
Year, the IFFHS and Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year Awards and the Yashin
Award after his 2006 World Cup Victory with Italy. He has also won the
FIFA Pro World XI Goalkeeper award and placed second in the 2006 Ballon
d'Or. He was named goalkeeper of the 21st Century and of the decade by
IFFHS.
Upcoming Matches Where You Can See Him Play:
Italy's
National Team, First Round Games in Brazil 2014
June
14th - England
June
20th - Costa Rica
June
24th - Uruguay
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