Euro 2012 players to watch

Player to watch: Gianluigi Buffon.
Buffon’s numerous accolades, which include a record eight Serie A Goalkeeper of the Year awards, underline the 34-year-old Juventus shot-stopper’s impressive skills in front of goal. He is considered by many to be one of the world’s best ’keepers, a sentiment echoed by none other than Pelé, who named him in his list of 125 greatest living footballers in the world. Having tasted plenty of domestic success with Juve – most recently as unbeaten Serie A champions in the 2011-12 season – and lifted the World Cup trophy in 2006, Buffon has shown he has what it takes to perform on the big stage.