Gianluigi Buffon is an Italian footballer who plays for Italian second division club, Parma. Find out everything about Buffon's net worth.
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Born on 28 January 1978, Gianluigi Buffon is an Italian footballer who plays for the Italian second division club, Parma. The 44-year-old is a living legend and regarded by many as the greatest goalkeeper of all time. Highly respected by his teammates and counterparts, Buffon has over 1000 career appearances. Parma was the beginning of his club football career and in 2001, Buffon joined Juventus, for a world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper at the time. Buffon spent 18 years with the Old Lady winning 10 Serie A titles. After stints at PSG and Juventus again, Buffon returned to where it all started for him, Parma.
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Gianluigi Buffon is a retired Italian international. He played a key role in Italy’s 2006 World Cup triumph because of which he finished 2nd in the Ballon D’or rankings the same year. He has taken part in 5 World Cups. Buffon was also a key part of the Italian squad that reached the finals of Euro 2012. Despite having a highly prestigious trophy cabinet, the UEFA Champions League trophy has continued to elude Buffon over the years.
Buffon’s longevity has proved to be an inspiration for many young footballers. He is regarded as the advocate of modern goalkeeping, with a commanding presence in the box and excellent shot stopping. His leadership has also turned out to be an inspiring trait for many young goalkeepers.
Buffon might be in the twilight of his career but he has displayed immense love and dedication towards football by continuing playing even at the age of 42. Buffon still attracts a fair bit of endorsements and deals. According to Celebrity Net Worth website, Buffon’s net worth is estimated around $20 million.
Buffon joined Parma from Juventus in the summer of 2021. His salary, however at Parma hasn’t been disclosed publicly. Gianluigi Buffon’s current contract with Parma expires in the summer of 2024.
Playing in his fourties, Buffon is unlikely to change clubs now and Parma will most probably be his last club. Due to his age and irregular game time over the last 3-4 years, Buffon’s value in the transfer market stands at just above 1 million Euros.
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Over his long career, Gianluigi Buffon has endorsed several brands. Some of them are –
