Gianluigi Buffon is 48 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 28 January 1978.
Italian goalkeeper who won the 2006 World Cup, ten Serie A titles with Juventus and earned 176 caps for Italy
Did you know?He spent two decades playing for Juventus and holds the record for the most appearances in the history of Serie A.
Quick facts
Date of birth28 January 1978
Age48
NationalityItalian
BirthplaceCarrara, Italy
Occupationassociation football player
Editor's Take:
Gianluigi Buffon is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers ever. He grew up in a sporting family in Carrara and began as a midfielder before switching to goal. He made his Serie A debut for Parma at 17, keeping a clean sheet against AC Milan. In 2001 Juventus made him the world's most expensive goalkeeper. He stayed loyal to the club even when it was relegated in 2006. That summer he won the World Cup with Italy. He played professionally until he was 45 and earned 176 caps for his country.
Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon (Italian pronunciation:; born 28 January 1978) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
