Football Files - Episode 120 – GIANLUIGI BUFFON

Gianluigi Buffon, born in Italy in 1978, began his football career as a midfielder before switching to goalkeeper. He joined Parma in 1995, quickly rising to prominence and earning his first Italian cap in 1997. Buffon was part of the Italian Olympic team in 1996 and played a crucial role in Italy's qualifiers for the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, although injuries kept him from the finals. In 2001, he transferred to Juventus, contributing to their Serie A successes and participating in the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004. Buffon is recognized as one of the world's best goalkeepers.

What position did Gianluigi Buffon originally play before becoming a goalkeeper?

• Forward

• Defender

• Striker

• Midfielder

In which year did Buffon make his debut for Parma?

• 1993

• 1994

• 1995

• 1996

Which major international event did Buffon participate in during 1996?

• Copa America

• Olympic Games

• UEFA European Championship

• FIFA World Cup

Which club did Buffon transfer to in 2001?

• Inter Milan

• AC Milan

• Juventus

• Roma

What title did Buffon help Juventus achieve in the 2004-2005 season?

• Supercoppa Italiana

• Champions League

• Coppa Italia

• Serie A title