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Published on Nov 19, 2024 at 3:01 p.m. par
Day Dayan
Gianluigi Buffon has announced which player has impressed him the most in his career, and the name might come as a surprise.
Among the most legendary goalkeepers, Gianluigi Buffon is undoubtedly on the list. The Italian goalkeeper left his mark on the history of Italian football but also of world football. While his career began in 1994, he retired in 2023. Throughout his journey, Buffon met many international talents, and yet, one player in particular left the biggest impression on him.
Gianluigi Buffon is one of the longest-lived players. The Italian goalkeeper has demonstrated an incredible level of play throughout his career. Buffon is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the history of football. While playing Parmato the Juventusau PSG and with the Blue teamhe faced the best players of many generations, such as Ronaldo the Brazilian, Zinedine Zidane, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. However, among the most impressive players he faced, Buffon told Corriere della Sera that he was not one of the legends who won the Ballon d’Or, but from the Brazilian genius, Neymar Jr.
“I played against three generations: Zidane, Ronaldo, Messi, Cristiano, Iniesta… If I had to choose just one? Neymar. For the player and the boy he is, he should have won five Ballons d’Or.“
Neymar, an undisputed genius
Gianluigi Buffon faced multiple Ballon d’Ors in their prime. But it was Neymar who impressed him the most. The Brazilian is an undisputed genius. Whether in Brazil with Santos, at FC Barcelona or even at PSG, Neymar showed incredible things on the pitch. Unfortunately, theThe genius will probably end his career without a Ballon d’Orwhile he was promised to win many.
This statement says a lot about the true level that Neymar was able to reach during his career. Although he did not win a Ballon d’Or, the Brazilian left his mark on the supporters as well as the legends of this sport. Now 32, the end of Neymar’s career seems to be getting closer.
