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Gianluigi Buffon

Italian football player
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Gianluigi Buffon was an Italian football (soccer) goalkeeper celebrated for his exceptional reflexes and positioning. He played professionally for nearly three decades, from 1995 to 2023, maintaining elite status throughout his career. Buffon was a key player in Italy's 2006 World Cup victory and became a legendary figure for the club Juventus, where he made over 600 appearances and won numerous Serie A titles.1

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  1. 50 Greatest Men’s Football Players: The Ultimate Soccer GOATs - Gianluigi Buffon ( Italy )
  2. 50 Greatest Men’s Football Players: The Ultimate Soccer GOATs - Dino Zoff (Italy)

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