The late Juventus president Gianni Agnelli forked out 40 million euros to take the then 23-year-old to Turin in July 2001 and credited Buffon's performances as key to their championship trophy in his first season.
His celebrated reflexes helped Juve to a second consecutive title a year later, but despite two penalty shoot-out saves in the Champions League final, he was unable to prevent AC Milan winning Europe's most prestigious prize in 2003.
He is a colourful and outspoken man who claims to have taken to goalkeeping due to his distaste for running.
Gianluigi Buffon Saves
Gianluigi Buffon Saves
Gianluigi Buffon Saves
Gianluigi Buffon Saves
Gianluigi Buffon Saves
Gianluigi Buffon Saves
Gianluigi Buffon Saves
