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A key figure in Juventus’ title-winning team, Gigi Buffon is the charismatic leader of Antonio Conte’s Old Lady side that was unbeaten in the 2011/12 season. The Juve goalkeeper is also the No1 in the national team, an ever-dependable presence in a side that did not have the best of preparations for EURO 2012 but ultimately enjoyed an excellent tournament, despite a heavy 4-0 defeat in the final.