Player: Gianluigi Buffon
Serie: Topps Match Attax 2024/2025
Type: Vintage Vibes Legends
Number: 429
Card Opening: #77
Gianluigi Buffon, born on January 28, 1978, in Carrara, Italy, is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history. Known for his exceptional reflexes, leadership, and consistency, Buffon enjoyed a career spanning over three decades.
Buffon began his professional journey with Parma in 1995, where he won the UEFA Cup, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana in 1999. In 2001, he joined Juventus for a then-record fee for a goalkeeper, €52 million. Over two spells with Juventus, Buffon made 685 appearances, winning 10 Serie A titles, 5 Coppa Italia trophies, and 7 Supercoppa Italiana titles.
Internationally, Buffon earned 176 caps for Italy, making him the most-capped player in the nation’s history. His crowning achievement came in 2006 when he played a pivotal role in Italy’s FIFA World Cup victory, keeping five clean sheets in the tournament and earning the Lev Yashin Award for the best goalkeeper.
Buffon’s individual accolades include being named the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper five times and being included in the UEFA Team of the Year on five occasions. He also holds the record for the longest streak without conceding a goal in Serie A, with 974 minutes during the 2015-16 season.
After a brief stint with Paris Saint-Germain, where he won the Ligue 1 title, Buffon returned to Juventus and later concluded his career at Parma in 2023. With over 1,100 professional appearances, Buffon’s legacy as a footballing legend is cemented, inspiring generations of players and fans alike.
