Lorenzo Buffon: Biography, Facts and Career
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Lorenzo Buffon (Italian pronunciation: [loˈrɛntso bufˈfon, -fɔn], Friulian: [buˈfoŋ]; 19 December 1929 – 25 November 2025) was an Italian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Throughout his career, he played 277 times for Italian club AC Milan, and also later played for their city rivals Inter Milan, as well as other Italian clubs, winning five Serie A titles. At the international level, he was capped for the Italian international side on 15 occasions, representing his country at the 1962 FIFA World Cup. Buffon is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation, and as one of Italy's greatest goalkeepers. Alongside goalkeeper Lev Yashin, he was chosen to represent the FIFA All-Star squad during the 1960s.
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- Full name: Lorenzo Buffon
- Born: 1929-12-19
- Nationality: Italy
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q452234
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Who is Lorenzo Buffon?
Lorenzo Buffon (Italian pronunciation: [loˈrɛntso bufˈfon, -fɔn], Friulian: [buˈfoŋ]; 19 December 1929 – 25 November 2025) was an Italian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
What nationality is Lorenzo Buffon?
Lorenzo Buffon is Italy.
When was Lorenzo Buffon born?
Lorenzo Buffon was born on 1929-12-19.
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