SI.com · Sep 28, 2019
Gianluigi Buffon Breaks Incredible Appearance Record in 903rd Professional Game
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon broke the record for the most senior appearances made by an Italian footballer on Saturday afternoon, competing in his 903rd professional match.
Buffon returned to Italy in the summer after a spell with PSG and the ex-Italy international started Juve's home match against SPAL, overtaking Milan legend Paolo Maldini at the top of the appearance list.
The 41-year-old began his career at Parma and made his competitive senior debut during the 1995/96 campaign, playing six games over the course of the season.
Buffon left I Crociati in 2001 to join Juventus, where he spent an incredible 17 years, winning nine Serie A titles with I Bianconeri.