Gianluigi Buffon at 45: His early life, career and net worth

• Gianluigi Buffon is a professional footballer who plays for Parma
• Buffon is one of the most successful goalkeepers, having won the FIFA World Cup in 2006, ten Serie A titles and a Ligue 1 title, among other trophies
• He has also won several individual awards, including Bravo Award, Best European Goalkeeper, Pallone Azzurro, The Best FIFA Goalkeeper and Golden Foot

As he celebrates his birthday, there is no doubt that Gianluigi Buffon is one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. But despite his amazing career, very few football fans have read an in-depth biography of Gianluigi Buffon biography. 

To begin with, Gianluigi Buffon is a professional footballer who plays for Parma. He is also the captain of the Italian club which plays in Serie B.

Gianluigi Buffon plays for Parma. Photo/ Goal.com.

Prior to joining Parma in 2021, Buffon spent 20 years playing for Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. He is one of the few players to have made over 1,100 professional career appearances. 

Buffon is also one of the most successful goalkeepers, having won the FIFA World Cup in 2006, ten Serie A titles and a Ligue 1 title, among other trophies.

He has also won several individual awards, including Bravo Award, Best European Goalkeeper, Pallone Azzurro, The Best FIFA Goalkeeper and Golden Foot, just to mention a few. There is still more on Gianluigi Buffon biography. 

Early Life 

Gianluigi Buffon biography states that he was born on January 28, 1978, to a family of athletes in Carrara, Italy.

Buffon began his football career with the Parma youth system at the age of 13. He initially played as a midfielder before becoming a goalkeeper. He first played when Parma youth team’s goalkeepers suffered injuries. 

The Italian quickly adapted to his new role and impressed his coaches, who made him the first keeper of Parma youth team. 

Career 

Now into the heart of Gianluigi Buffon biography, the legendary footballer began his professional career at Parma. He was promoted to the senior squad in 1995 when he was 17 years old. 

Buffon made his Serie A debut against champions Milan, keeping a clean sheet in the goalless draw. Buffon made saves against Ballon d’Or winners George Weah and Roberto Baggio in the match. 

His outstanding performance soon made him a regular shot-stopper at Parma’s goalpost. He helped Parma win the Coppa Italia, Supercoppa Italiana and the UEFA Cup before joining Juventus in 2001.

Buffon spent 17 years with Juventus, winning ten Serie A titles, Supercoppa Italiana, Copa Italia titles and Serie B. He joined Paris Saint-Germain and won the Ligue 1 title and the Trophee des Champions. 

The Italian goalkeeper returned to Juventus in 2019 and spent two seasons with the Italian giants before rejoining his boyhood club Parma in 2021. 

While representing the Italian national team, Buffon won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He collected a runner-up medal at the 2012 UEFA European Championship and a bronze medal at the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Gianluigi Buffon. Photo/ Sports Illustrated.

Personal Life

Gianluigi Buffon biography would be incomplete without talking about his personal life. His mother, Maria Stella Masocco, was a three-time champion in shot put and discus throw.

On the other hand, his father, Adriano, practised shot put and was a weightlifter. Buffon’s uncle, Dante Masocco, was a basketball player in Serie A1, whereas his elder sisters, Veronica and Guendalina, played professional volleyball. Buffon’s sisters also played for the Italian national volleyball team. 

Buffon is a relative of legendary goalkeeper Lorenzo Buffon, who played for top clubs such as AC Milan, Inter Milan and Fiorentina. Lorenzo is a cousin of Buffon’s grandfather. 

Gianluigi Buffon dated Czech model Alena Seredova for several years before marrying her in June 2011. They had two children before separating in 2014. Buffon then began dating Italian journalist Ilaria D’Amico, and the pair became engaged in 2017.

Gianluigi Buffon and Ilaria D’Amico. Photo/ II Fatto Quottidiano.

The legendary goalkeeper is Catholic. He is allergic to wasp stings. 

FAQs 

Who is Gianluigi Buffon? 

Gianluigi Buffon is a professional footballer who plays for Parma. 

How old is Gianluigi Buffon? 

Gianluigi Buffon is 45 years old. 

Is Gianluigi Buffon the best goalie alive? 

Gianluigi Buffon holds the record for most wins alongside Manuel Neuer and Iker Casillas. 

What is Gianluigi Buffon’s net worth? 

Gianluigi Buffon has an estimated net worth of $25 million. 

Where is Gianluigi Buffon now? 

Gianluigi Buffon is currently playing for his boyhood club Parma in Italy’s Serie B.