How many Serie A titles did Gianluigi Buffon win in his career?
Gianluigi Buffon won ten Serie A titles in total: nine with Juventus during his first spell at the club, plus one more upon his return in the 2019-20 season. He also won one Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain in the 2018-19 season.
When did Gianluigi Buffon retire from professional football?
Buffon announced his retirement on the 2nd of August 2023, at the age of 45, after a 28-year professional career. His final appearance was on the 30th of May 2023, in a Serie B promotion play-off semi-final for Parma against Cagliari.
How many international caps did Gianluigi Buffon win for Italy?
Buffon earned 176 caps for Italy, making him the most capped goalkeeper in history and the most capped player in the history of the Italy national team. He made his senior debut on the 29th of October 1997 and officially retired from international football in May 2018.
Did Gianluigi Buffon ever win the Champions League?
Buffon never won the UEFA Champions League. He reached the final three times with Juventus, in 2003, 2015, and 2017, losing all three. His three final defeats without a winner's medal is a record he shared with former Juventus teammates Paolo Montero and Alessio Tacchinardi.
How much did Juventus pay for Gianluigi Buffon in 2001?
Juventus paid 100 billion lire for Buffon on the 3rd of July 2001, a world-record transfer fee for a goalkeeper at the time. That record at Juventus stood until 2016, when the club's acquisition of Gonzalo Higuain broke it.
What record did Gianluigi Buffon set at the 2006 World Cup?
Buffon set a World Cup record by conceding just two goals in seven matches at the 2006 tournament in Germany, keeping five clean sheets. His scoreless streak reached 453 consecutive minutes. He won the Yashin Award as the tournament's best goalkeeper and was elected to the Team of the Tournament as Italy won their fourth World Cup title.