Juventus and Italy legendary shotstopper, Gianluigi Buffon, is arguably one of the best Serie A goalkeepers to have graced Italian football.
Here is our five greatest Serie A goalkeepers of all time:
- Gianluigi Buffon (Parma, Juventus)
- Dino Zoff (Udinese, Napoli, Juventus)
- Walter Zenga (Inter Milan, Sampdoria, Padova)
- Angelo Peruzzi (Roma, Juventus, Lazio)
- Gianluca Pagliuca (Sampdoria, Inter Milan, Torino)
Gianluigi Buffon is widely regarded as the greatest Serie A goalkeeper of all time. He won nine Serie A titles with Juventus and is also the all-time appearance leader in Serie A with 685 appearances. He is also a former World Cup winner with Italy.
Dino Zoff is another all-time great Serie A goalkeeper. He won six Serie A titles with Juventus and also captained Italy to victory in the World Cup in 1982. He is also the oldest player to have played in a World Cup final, at the age of 40.
Walter Zenga was one of the most dominant goalkeepers in Serie A history. He won two Serie A titles with Inter Milan and also won the UEFA Cup three times. He was also known for his flamboyant personality and his distinctive goatee.
Angelo Peruzzi was one of the most consistent goalkeepers in Serie A history. He won two Serie A titles with Juventus and one with Lazio. He was also a member of the Italy team that reached the World Cup final in 1994.
Gianluca Pagliuca was one of the most exciting goalkeepers in Serie A history. He was known for his acrobatic saves and his ability to command his area. He won one Serie A title with Sampdoria and was also a member of the Italy team that reached the World Cup final in 1994.
