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Louis Buffon, 17, Set to Face Juventus With Pisa as Opportunity Grows

His choice to represent the Czech Republic signals a bid to build his career away from the weight of his father's legacy.

Overview

  • The Pisa forward has made three Serie A substitute appearances this season, totaling 23 minutes under coach Alberto Gilardino.
  • The Juventus meeting arrives with starting striker Nzola unavailable through suspension and Africa Cup of Nations duty, which could open minutes for the teenager.
  • Buffon is the fourth-youngest player to feature in Serie A this season.
  • He is a Czech Republic U19 regular with 6 goals in 7 matches after opting for his mother's national team setup.
  • His development included leaving Juventus' academy citing a lack of enjoyment and rebuilding at Turin amateur club CBS before progressing to Pisa.