Gianluigi Buffon Italian Footballer From Carrara

Italian footballer Gianluigi Buffon was born on 28 January 1978 in Carrara. He is known for spells at Italy men's national association football team (1997–2018) and Juventus FC (2001–2018).

Early life

Maria Stella Masocco is his mother.

Career

Gianluigi Buffon plays in the goalkeeper role. In 1993, he is first listed with Italy national under-16 football team. Gianluigi Buffon has worn the colours of 11 teams on record, including Italy men's national association football team, Juventus FC and Parma Calcio 1913. From 1997 to 2018, he played for Italy men's national association football team. At Italy men's national association football team (1997–2018), his team-mates on record include Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Pirlo and Fabio Cannavaro. Juventus FC team-mates from the same years include Giorgio Chiellini, Claudio Marchisio and Alessandro Del Piero.

Recognition

Gianluigi Buffon’s wins include the Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, awarded in 2006. The list of wins also includes the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (2003) and an UEFA President's Award (2024). Awards come to 9 wins in total.

Personal life

He has been married to Ilaria D'Amico since 2024. Earlier marriages on record are to Alena Šeredová (2011 to 2014, divorced). He is the father of Louis Buffon, and has 3 children in total.