World Cup Goalkeepers - Gianluggi Buffon

Born January 28, 1978, Gianluggi goalkeeper Buffon is number one in Italy and is considered by many to be one of five goalies and football in the world. Gianluggi, better known as "Gigi" has the distinction of being the most expensive goalkeeper in football history. He transferred from Parma to Juventus for a record £ 33,000,000, which is the largest amount ever paid for a goalkeeper. This adds to the idea that he is the best goalkeeper in the world.

In 2003, Buffon was known as "the best goalkeeper in Europe by UEFA Euro awards. He helped Juventus to the Italian Champions League made three of four seasons since he joined.

Buffon was debut in 1995. He joined Parmës age 17 years and has worked on a wide street. Although keeper Buffon is that actually a midfielder in the early teens. rotating midfielder proved a good keeper. Growth is phenomenal goalie. He proved his zeal on the road and is manager of 1998 World Cup reserved. Buffon became the undisputed number one goalkeeper for Italy's World Cup in 2002. It will again feature in the World Cup 2006 in Italy by users choice. Although selected to represent Italy in the World Cup, many wonder if it will be in top form after having received serious arm injury 2005/06. Buffon is to prove that the form of his best and said he would be ready for World Cup 2006. He was so sure that he predicted that Italy has a chance to win 95% of the World Cup.

Buffon has been mired in controversies recently for his alleged involvement in Paris. He was interrogated by magistrates in Turin and denied accusations from him. Buffon said he was not involved in any betting after the Italian Football Federation has introduced new rules active participants refused to Paris in 2005. We have a huge impact on the authorities in Paris, as many people involved in the game directly in Paris.

With all this load on my shoulders, Buffon will have more mental strength and mental training to stay focused on his game.