Gianluigi Buffon turned 44 in January but continues to defy the years.
After leaving Juventus, the Italian legend returned to Parma, where he grew up, and took the risk of playing in Serie B.
Parma is having a tough time in Serie B, but that doesn’t stop Buffon, 44, from setting a new record.
A DIFFICULT RECORD FROM BUFFON
According to Around Turin’s information, Gianluigi Buffon managed to close his goal in Parma’s 0-0 draw with Benevento.
According to official records, Gianluigi Buffon became the first net guard to close his goal in 500 games in his professional career.
During his career, Buffon managed to close his goal 500 times, 322 times in Juventus, 92 times in Parma, 9 times in PSG and 77 times in Italy National Team.
HOW IS PARMA’S STATUS IN THE LEAGUE?
In addition to Buffon, important names such as Goran Pandev and Franco Vazquez are also running the ball in Parma. However, the situation of the Italian team in Serie B is not encouraging.
In the league where 20 teams competed, Parma is in the 13th place, collecting 25 points in the remaining 21 games. Parma is just 2 points above the relegation pot. The difference in points between the yellow-dark blue team and the play-off hoop is 7th, and Parma is 16 points behind the leader Lecce.
Buffon, who has one more year contract with Parma, will complete his contract at the age of 45.