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Buffon – 2012 Soccer – Chelsea FC v Juventus UEFA Champions League Press Conference – September 18, 2012 – Stamford Bridge – London, UK – Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos
Place of Birth: Carrara, Tuscany, Italy
Date of Birth: 28 January, 1978
Ethnicity: Italian
Gianluigi Buffon, also known as Gigi Buffon, is an Italian professional footballer. A goalkeeper, he played for Parma, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain, and the Italy national team. He is team coordinator for the Italy national team.
Gianluigi is the son of Maria Stella Masocco and Adriano Buffon. His paternal grandparents were from Pertegada, near Latisana, Province of Udine, Friuli Venezia-Giulia. His mother’s family has roots in Province of Massa-Carrara, Tuscany. He is married to sports pundit, journalist, and television host Ilaria D’Amico. He has two children with his former wife, Czech-born actress and model Alena Šeredová; and a son with Ilaria.
Gianluigi’s paternal grandfather was named Luigi Buffon.
Gianluigi’s paternal grandmothe was named Lina Valvason.
Gianluigi’s maternal grandfather was named Giorgio Masocco.
Gianluigi’s maternal grandmother was named Teresa Paolini (the daughter of a father surnamed Paolini, and of Leopolda Pizzanelli).
Sources: Obituary of Gianluigi’s paternal grandmother, Lina Valvason – https://necrologie.messaggeroveneto.gelocal.it
Information about Gianluigi’s maternal grandparents, Giorgio Masocco and Teresa Paolini – http://ricerca.gelocal.it