Juventus match worn / issued shirt by Buffon in the Serie A match played against Inter on 13th February, 2010/2011 season.

This shirt is the symbol of everything that still bears the marks of the pitch, linked to one of the many Derby d’Italia matches played by the Juventus captain. In fact, all the signs on the jersey are those from the match itself, as can be verified from the photo match.

The displayed shirt tells the story of a night in which Buffon was the protagonist and of a life as a leader; of a man who made Juventus his home and the captain’s armband his second skin. A particular detail concerns the size of the main sponsor on the front, which is smaller than the one normally used in the league: usually, this size is typical of goalkeeper shirt used in the Europa League. However, as confirmed by the photo match and game images, Buffon wore this very shirt in a league match, not just any match, but in the historic Derby d’Italia.

The Derby d’Italia is never just a match: it’s a ritual, a battle, a test between those who handle pressure and those who are crushed by it.

In one of those intense encounters, played inch by inch, Gianluigi Buffon returned to the starting lineup after a long injury. He did so wearing the captain’s armband in place of Del Piero. It took just ninety minutes to remind everyone that when Gigi is in goal, Juventus has more than a goalkeeper — they have a guardian, a leader, a point of reference.

He made three decisive saves in the second half: first on a dangerous header from Pazzini, then twice against Eto’o inside the box — once rushing out, and once with cat-like reflexes. The match ended 1–0. The winning goal came from Matri, yes. But the victory also, and perhaps mostly, belonged to Buffon. Because some matches are won with your hands, your heart, and your presence. And that night, he was the face of Juventus.

But Buffon didn’t just wear the armband: he lived it, protected it, and passed it on. After years as Del Piero’s deputy, he became the official captain in 2012. Under his leadership, Juventus entered a golden era: seven consecutive league titles, four Coppa Italia wins, three Supercoppa Italiana trophies, and two Champions League finals. Every trophy raised was a tribute to his example — like the iconic image of 2013, Buffon lifting the Scudetto in the club’s new stadium: the symbol of Juventus’ rebirth.

The respect he commanded in the dressing room was real. When Claudio Marchisio said goodbye to the club, he wrote words that felt like medals: "The way you loved our shirt will inspire generations."

Even in his final act as a Juventus player, on May 19, 2018, Buffon was captain to the end. In the 63rd minute, as he was subbed off, he embraced each teammate and passed the armband to Chiellini. The stadium gave him one long, heartfelt ovation. On the big screen, one message: “Grazie Capitano.”

When he returned in 2019, he refused both the armband and the number 1 shirt, out of respect for the current starters. "I’m not here to take anything away from anyone," he said. "Chiello is my brother — he deserves to be captain."

In those words, you could see everything Buffon stood for. He never treated the armband as a privilege, but as a responsibility. Something to be earned, not claimed.

This memorabilia is part of the match supply made available to players during official competitions and is different in its features in relation to the ones sold in fanshops.

Technical details:

• Model goalkeeper
• Size XL
• Made in Indonesia
• Serie A patch applied on the right sleeve