When you hear the name Buffon in football, one image instantly springs to mind: a legendary goalkeeper, a giant in the net. But a new Buffon is now making headlines, and he is carving his own path. Louis Buffon, the son of the iconic Gianluigi Buffon, recently made his debut in Italy’s top league, Serie A. He stepped onto the field for Pisa during their tough 4-0 loss to Bologna. Naturally, carrying such a famous surname meant his first game caught a lot of attention from the Italian sports press.
Louis, who is just 17 years old, decided to take a very different direction from his famous dad. He plays as a winger, attacking down the flanks, instead of standing between the goalposts. He also chose to represent a different country on the international stage. His mother, Elena Seredova, comes from the Czech Republic, and Louis proudly wears their national team colors.
This wasn’t Louis’s first taste of senior action, though. Before his Serie A debut, the young player had already been called up for a match in the Italian Cup. He featured in Pisa’s 1-0 defeat against Torino in that competition. These early experiences, even in losses, show he’s getting valuable time on the big stage.
Pisa currently finds itself at the bottom of the Serie A standings. With only two points from their first six matches, the club is in a challenging position. It’s certainly a demanding environment for any young player to join the senior squad.