A man who made his professional debut over 20 years ago is the highest-ranked shot-stopper in the 2016 Goal 50, which is only further testament to the Italian icon's No.1 status
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During a question and answer session with young Juventus fans last year, a boy stood up and introduced himself as Lorenzo from Parma.
"Here's my question," he began. "Why did you decide to go down to Serie B with Juventus [in 2006] when you were a World Cup winner, given so many other teams wanted you?"
"Hi Lorenzo," Buffon replied.