Gianluigi Buffon

Qualities Evaluation

Gianluigi BUFFON   (Italy)

28 January 1978
Goalkeeper
1m90
83 Kg







Wikipedia

Gianluigi "Gigi" Buffon, born 28 January 1978 in Carrara, Italy, is a FIFA World Cup-winning Italian goalkeeper who is currently the Captain for both Serie A club Juventus and the Italian national team. He is widely considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. He is known for his "outstanding shot-stopping" and for being "a vocal organizer of the defence and a key dressing room personality".


Overall


One of the best goalkeepers in the world. Emblematic player of Juventus and the Italian team.


Steadiness


Regularity
He is the iconic goalkeeper of Juventus and the Italian team since 2000.

Shape
He is still a key player of Juve.


Offensive skills


Kicking
His throw-outs are very good and he finds easily his teammates in advantageous positions.


Defensive skills


Aerial Challenge
His aerial challenges are clear, precise and flawless.

Challenge
He is worse in the feet than in the other two areas, but he can be decisive in face to face.

Save
He is the best goalkeeper in the world on his line.


Tactics

Defense coordination
He is the captain of Juve and the Squadra Azzura so he runs perfectly the defense.


Mental


Experience
His level of experience is incredible as his prize list.

Influence in the team
He is the captain of Juventus Turin since the departure of Del Piero and is the captain of the Italian team since the 2008 Euro.

Big games
He is decisive when it is necessary.

Assurance
He has a very strong self confidence.


Physical

Explosiveness
He is a little less explosive than before but still has beautiful remains.

Physical impact
He is rather powerful.

Fragility
He is often injured for a goalkeeper.