Manuel Neuer vs Gianluigi Buffon
Manuel Neuer vs Gianluigi Buffon: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Manuel Neuer and Gianluigi Buffon?
Neuer and Buffon are often compared as two of the greatest goalkeepers of their generation, with both having faced each other in high-stakes matches, including the Champions League.
Manuel Neuer
Key numbers
- Total Appearances827
- Total Clean Sheets224
- International Caps124
- Bundesliga Titles13
- UEFA Champions League Titles2
Top honours
- FIFA World CupWinner (2014)
- UEFA European ChampionshipWinner (2012)
- UEFA European Under-21 ChampionshipWinner (2009)
- Bundesliga Titles13 titles with Bayern Munich
- UEFA Champions LeagueWinner (2013, 2020)
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Gianluigi Buffon
Key numbers
- Total Appearances1,176
- Total Clean Sheets494
- International Caps176
Top honours
- FIFA World CupWinner (2006)
- UEFA Champions LeagueWinner (2003, 2007)
- Serie A Titles10 titles with Juventus