Gianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi Buffon, born in 1978, is a retired Italian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. He spent the majority of his career at Juventus, where he became a club legend, and also played for the Italian national team, winning the FIFA World Cup in 2006. Known for his exceptional shot-stopping ability and leadership on the field, Buffon has left an indelible mark on the sport and has inspired future generations of goalkeepers, including his own son, Louis.
Born on Jan 28, 1978 (48 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Italy | 2 | 8.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 99,199 | $2,000,000 | 3,281$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 37,046 | $450,000 | 369$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,857 | $54,000 | 44$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,042 | $700,000 | 570$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 11,066 | $45,000 | 42$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 79,720 | $340,000 | 278$ |
| Totals | 7 | 226,943,154 | 236,930 | $3,589,000 | 4,584$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Buffon is mentioned as one of the few Italians recognized by Messi in an all-time team.
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Vietnam:
Gianluigi Buffon achieved five clean sheets in the 2006 World Cup.
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Tunisia:
Buffon was dismissed by Malago as part of the effort to revitalize Italian football.
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Uruguay:
Gianluigi Buffon took over as Italy's goalkeeper at 24 years old in the 2002 World Cup.
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Switzerland:
Gianluigi Buffon is referenced as one of the best goalkeepers in the same league as Emiliano Martínez.
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Italy:
Gianluigi Buffon provided security to the Italian defense during the World Cup.
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Argentina:
Gianluigi Buffon's record for minutes without conceding was also broken by Unai Simón.
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Indonesia:
Gianluigi Buffon, a former Italian goalkeeper, described the ball as completely inadequate.
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Ireland:
Gianluigi Buffon called the Jabulani ball 'absolutely inadequate' due to its unpredictable trajectory.
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Australia:
Gianluigi Buffon, a legendary goalkeeper, advised Circati to follow his heart in choosing to represent Australia.
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