Former Parma goalkeeping coach Fabrizio Paese describes Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon as “unique”.
The Bianconeri captain first broke through with the Ducali, making his debut at the age of 17 and going on to win the UEFA Cup and the Coppa Italia.
He then moved to Turin for a world-record fee for a goalkeeper, and has since won Serie A nine times, Serie B once and reached two Champions League finals, as well as winning the World Cup with Italy.
“Gigi has always been very strong in terms of character,” Paese told TuttoJuve.
Former Parma goalkeeping coach Fabrizio Paese describes Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon as “unique”.
The Bianconeri captain first broke through with the Ducali, making his debut at the age of 17 and going on to win the UEFA Cup and the Coppa Italia.
He then moved to Turin for a world-record fee for a goalkeeper, and has since won Serie A nine times, Serie B once and reached two Champions League finals, as well as winning the World Cup with Italy.
“Gigi has always been very strong in terms of character,” Paese told TuttoJuve.
“What he’s doing surprises even me a little. He’s not rare, he’s unique. They’ve probably thrown away the mould and won’t be able to make any more Buffons.
“I’ve been amazed by his performances, but the thing that’s so incredible about what he does is his reflexes.
“Usually when someone is his age, with more experience they improve their positioning, but he’s unique in terms of his reflexes.
“Even if I don’t know when he’ll stop, he’ll reach the level of [Dino] Zoff in terms of age and performance.”