Parma, 11 January 2023 – Gigi Buffon. Champion, Captain, Crociato. Always a growing part of our history. In the match against Inter, Gigi reached the milestone of 250 games for our Club, 250 appearances in all competitions. It is a stat that honours his history and the history of the Club. A Club legend who wanted to return to Parma with all his might, who renewed his contract and put in yet another incredible performance at San Siro.
250 times we’ve been lucky to watch Gigi play for us, all of us who love football and for the fans who, when they see Gigi on the pitch, pay homage to the passion and emotions of this sport.
Other numbers show the greatness of Gigi, our Captain.
Between Gigi Buffon’s first appearance in the Coppa Italia (Venezia vs. Parma, 3 September 1997) and the date of Inter vs. Parma (10 January 2023), 25 years and 129 days have passed. The match against Inter also represents the 50th game at San Siro of his career, playing for Italy, Parma and Juventus. The first was on 22 December 1996, in a victory for Parma against Milan (1-0, goal by Stanic).
