Parma, Juventus and Paris
Buffon started his senior career with Parma in 1995 and won the 1999 UEFA Cup. He joined Juventus in 2001, later spent 2018/19 at Paris Saint-Germain, returned to Juventus and finished his playing career back at Parma.
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Biography and career records reviewed 23 Oct 2026.
Gianluigi Buffon is an Italian goalkeeper whose playing career included Italy’s 2006 World Cup triumph. His long association with Juventus made him a major figure in the club’s modern history.
Italian Football FederationJuventusHe retired from playing in 2023. He later worked as Italy’s national-team delegation head, a role the federation reports he left in April 2026.
Italian Football FederationItalian Football Federation- Born
- 28 January 1978 · Carrara, ItalyItalian Football Federation
- Position
- GoalkeeperItalian Football Federation
- National team
- ItalyItalian Football Federation
- World Cup title
- 2006Italian Football Federation
- Playing status
- Retired in 2023Italian Football Federation
- Post-playing role, checked 23 Oct 2026
- Left Italy’s delegation-head role in April 2026Italian Football Federation
- Italy senior appearances
- 176Italian Football FederationUEFA
- World Cup finals appearances
- 14Italian Football Federation
- Height · historical listing
- 192 cmJuventus / Opta
- Weight · historical listing
- 92 kgJuventus / Opta
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Height · historical listing192 cm
Juventus / Opta profile Published profile · checked Roster published for the match of 20 July 2020; historical listed weight.Italy’s World Cup goalkeeper
The federation’s detailed career record gives 176 senior appearances, including 14 at World Cup finals. In Italy’s victorious 2006 tournament, he conceded only two goals: an own goal and a penalty.
Italian Football FederationRetirement and the latest confirmed role
He retired from playing in August 2023. The federation subsequently appointed him delegation head; its 2 April 2026 notice confirms his resignation, so older biographies describing that job as current are out of date.
UEFAItalian Football FederationA long international apprenticeship
Buffon’s first senior Italy appearance came as a substitute for the injured Gianluca Pagliuca in Moscow in October 1997. He had already been part of Italy’s youth teams; his 1996 Under-21 European title came as a reserve goalkeeper, not as the finals starter.
Italian Football FederationBusiness & partnerships
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PUMA
Documented sportswear partnership · Evidence dated
PUMA's October 2017 tribute describes its long-running partnership with Buffon and a special blue Italy goalkeeper appearance marking his international career.
- PUMA CATch up: First time blue for goalkeeper legend Gianluigi BuffonPublished · Source checked
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- 1995-11-19
- 1999
- 2001
- 2006
World Cup champion
Won the World Cup with Italy, conceding only twice during the tournament.
Italian Football Federation - 2018–2019
- 2021
- 2023-08
Playing retirement
Retired at 45 after a career that spanned Parma, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.
UEFA - 2026-04-02
Italy role ended
The federation announced his resignation as national-team delegation head.
Italian Football Federation
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Is Gianluigi Buffon still playing?
No. He retired from playing in 2023, according to the Italian federation’s biography.
Italian Football FederationDid Buffon win the World Cup?
Yes. He was a member of Italy’s 2006 World Cup-winning team.
Italian Football FederationIs Buffon still Italy’s delegation head?
The Italian federation announced his resignation on 2 April 2026. This profile reflects that notice rather than an older role description.
Italian Football FederationThe source notes
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- Italy national-team player biographies: Armenia and Denmark matchesItalian Football Federation
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- Gianluigi Buffon: National-team delegation biographyItalian Football Federation
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- Buffon resigns as national-team delegation headItalian Football Federation · Published 2 Apr 2026
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- The story of Gianluigi Buffon’s 2017/18 season at JuventusJuventus
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- Gianluigi Buffon: Career and achievementsUEFA · Published 29 Aug 2024
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- Gigi Buffon: Complete Italy playing recordItalian Football Federation · Published 3 Sept 2023
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- Football reacts to Giorgio Chiellini’s retirementJuventus · Published 12 Dec 2023
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- Juventus–Lazio, Serie A 2019/20 match pack, page 35Juventus / Opta · Published 20 Jul 2020
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- First time blue for goalkeeper legend Gianluigi BuffonPUMA CATch up · Published 9 Oct 2017
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- Gianluigi Buffon public Instagram account observationInstagram / Apify public profile collector
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- @gianluigibuffon public profile, observed through HikerAPIInstagram / HikerAPI
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