Gianluigi Buffon: King of Wearing Outfield Kits
Gianluigi Buffon celebrates his 45th birthday today and is still going strong in Serie B with his boyhood club, Parma. Here we celebrate the occasion by admiring his penchant for wearing outfield kits while playing in goal.
Gigi Buffon and His Outfield Kits
Gianluigi Buffon is considered one of the best keepers of all time and has enjoyed a remarkable career. As well as winning the World Cup, 10 Scudetti, 6 Coppe Italia and a UEFA Cup among others, he's also the only goalkeeper to have racked up over 500 clean sheets. He has more Serie A appearances than anyone else and once had run of 974 minutes without conceding a goal, another Serie A record. On top of all of that, he's always had a thing for wearing outfield kits. A goalkeeper foregoing his usual jersey in favour of his team's home or away shirt is a rare and beautiful sight, an oddity that everyone seems to appreciate. Nobody has done it more often that Buffon, so on his birthday, let's take a look at some of those occasions.
Parma
Buffon came up through the ranks at Parma and spent six years there before moving on. It was there that he first changed things up by wearing various Parma home, away and third shirts during their Lotto and Champion years.
Now in his second stint with the club, you know that he had to find an occasion to wear their home Erreà shirt at least once. With his contract running til 2024 and Parma switching to Puma next season, he still has time to tick another brand off his outfield kit list.
Juventus
Buffon became the world's most expensive goalkeeper upon his move to Turin in 2001, with Juve paying a massive €52 million for his services. It's safe to say they got a decent return on their investment. Gigi stuck around until 2018, then came back on a free after his season in Paris for another two years.
In the early part of his first spell in particular, he was semi-regularly spotted in outfield jerseys, wearing the home, away and third shirts by Nike across the 02-03 season.
Italy
2018 marked the end of a 21 year career with the Italian national team. One of his final games was a World Cup qualifier against Macedonia in October 2017, when Italy were to debut their new home kit. They did things a little differently, as the team wore their white away kit while Buffon wore their new blue shirt, the first ever time an Italian national team goalkeeper had done so. No better man.
Can you think of any other goalkeepers with a fondness for changing up their kits? Let us know in the comments.
Adidas Celebrates Messi and Argentina Following World Cup Comeback
Following Argentina's 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Adidas Football has posted an image to celebrate Argentina & Lionel Messi. The brand posted a simple message featuring five goat emojis alongside their campaign hashtag #YouGotThis, acknowledging the captain's status as the Greatest of All Time.
The match was a rollercoaster for the defending champions, who found themselves trailing 2-0. Despite Messi missing a penalty in the first half, a late surge saw Argentina score three goals to win the game.
The post aligns with Adidas' ongoing Trionda campaign and their continuous support for the Argentine legend during the tournament. The timely reaction highlights the strong connection between the brand and one of their most iconic athletes on the global stage.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle 26-27 Away Kit Released
Scottish Championship side Invernesss Caledonian Thistle side have released their new away kit ahead of the 2026-27 season, made by their technical partner Macron.
The design is mainly gold with black sleeves and collar, featuring subtle floral pattern on the sleeves. Inside the neck lies an image of Loch Ness Monster - one of the region’s most recognisable symbols from all over the world.
What do you think of Inverness Caledonian Thistle 26-27 away kit? Leave your thoughts in the comment below.
Southend United 26-27 Goalkeeper Home/Away/Third Kits Released
National League side Southend United have presented their goalkeeper kit collection for 2026-27 season. They are made by Italian brand Errea and all feature bespoke designs.
The goalkeeper home kit use traditional green base with wavy lines inspired by the coastline of the city.
The goalkeeper away kit is in vibrant pink, with subtle graphic based on the city's most recognisable landmarks, the Royal Pavilion.
The goalkeeper third kit features outstanding abstract design that picture view of Southend's famous seafront.
What do you think of Southend United 26-27 goalkeeper kits? Leave your thoughts in the comment below.
Penybont FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Welsh club Penybont FC have officially unveiled the 2026-27 home and away kits. Made by Macron, they will accompany the club throughout the 2026-27 Cymru Premier season.
The home shirt stays true to the club's signature blue look, inspired by Penybont's 'Bont in Blue' identity. Meanwhile, the away shirt continues the club's traditional white colorway, offering a clean and classic look for the new season.
What do you think of Penybont FC's new 2026-27 kits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
FC Wil 1900 26-27 Away Kit Revealed
Swiss Challenge League club FC Wil 1900 have officially unveiled the new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Adidas, it features a modern light blue look with white details on the shoulders and sleeves.
The light blue design symbolizes the journey of the club's young talents as they chase the horizon, reflecting FC Wil's youth development philosophy. The jersey also introduces new co-main sponsor GEBHARDT Fördertechnik, a German intralogistics specialist, whose partnership with the club runs for an initial two seasons.
What do you think of the new Wil 1900 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
De Graafschap 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Released
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The launch highlights the club's strong connection to its roots, featuring the local mottos Samen D'RAN, Veur Altied, and Achterhoekse Trots to celebrate their regional pride.
