PROFILES ATHLETARUM BRINDUS TOP EIGHT GOALKEEPERS IN THE WORLD 3.) Gianluigi Buffon, Italy (Juventes) - Just like Iker Casillas, Gianluigi Buffon was an integral part of his country winning its most recent world cup in 2006, as important to the cause, if not more, than the likes of Pirlo, Totti and Cannavaro. During the whole world cup, Buffon only conceded two goals - one a penalty from Zidane, the other an own goal from one of his defenders. Italys 2nd place finish in Euro 2012 also had a great deal to do with Buffons brilliant acrobatics, and it is no surprise that Buffon remains the only goalkeeper to have ever won UEFA Club Footballer of the Year (in 2003), and receive a runners up medal for the Ballon dOr (2006, 2007). Buffon is also a rare case because he chose to stay with Juventes after they were relegated due to corruption, and Juves recent resurgency, most noteably their undefefeated title-winning season two years ago, is no doubt a great deal to do with this flying titan as well. Height: 63 (1.91m) Weight: 183 lbs (83 kg) https://youtube/watch?v=qY9t8n2b_w4
Posted on: Sat, 07 Jun 2014 11:58:08 +0000
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