When and where was Gianluigi Buffon born?
Gianluigi Buffon entered the world on the 28th of January 1978 in Carrara, a city in Tuscany known for its marble quarries.
Questions about Gianluigi Buffon
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Gianluigi Buffon become a goalkeeper?
Buffon switched positions after both senior keepers suffered injuries suddenly at the academy. He became first keeper of the Parma youth team within two weeks after adapting quickly to the new role.
What record does Gianluigi Buffon hold for clean sheets?
On the 5th of February 2022 he became first goalkeeper ever keeping 500 clean sheets across men's association football careers totaling 322 with Juventus plus 92 with Parma among others.
Why did Gianluigi Buffon stay with Juventus during relegation?
Following the Calciopoli scandal Juventus suffered relegation to Serie B for the 2006, 07 season yet Buffon chose to remain with the club. He made 37 appearances during that single campaign helping them win promotion back to top flight.
When did Gianluigi Buffon announce his retirement from professional football?
On the 2nd of August 2023 at age forty-five Buffon announced retirement from professional football ending a twenty-eight year playing career.