1 Gianluigi Buffon – Juventus
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For a man named Superman, Gianluigi Buffon’s powers have not been on the wane despite his growing age. The 38-year-old veteran still boasts reflexes that would put most on this list to shame and backs that physical superiority with a wealth of experience guarding the Juventus goal, leading the Bianconeri to a stunning League and Cup double in Italy.
It seemed a far-off scenario when Juventus’ nightmarish start to the season left them languishing a few points above the relegation zone. The veteran displayed his leadership skills with an impassioned speech in the dressing room, sparking off a run of results that propelled Juventus up the table.
The Italian maestro has broken all sorts of records as well, setting the record in Serie A for the most minutes without conceding (973), becoming the second most-capped player in Juventus history while equaling his personal record for clean sheets in a season (21). Amidst the records, there have been multiple moments of magic, a stunning double save against Balotelli, denying Sterling to keep Juve in the game against Manchester City – and much more.
It’s no wonder that Gigi was voted Juve’s player of the season by the fans, despite Paolo Dybala’s exploits; nor is it a wonder that he is the joint-best keeper of the 2015/16 season.
| 2015/16 Stats | |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 44 |
| Goals Conceded | 26 |
| Clean Sheets | 25 |
| Saves (League + UCL only) | 85 |
| Saves Per Goal (League + UCL only) | 3.27 |
| Penalties Saved / Conceded (League + UCL only) | 1/2 |
| Distribution accuracy (League + UCL only) | 78.5% |
