From FIFA 04 To FIFA 17: Gianluigi's Buffon Incredible Transformation

From his questionable representation in FIFA 04 to his virtually realistic game face on FIFA 17, Gianluigi Buffon has undergone a remarkable evolution on the fastest selling sports game of all time.

The legendary Italian stopper has been immortalised on FIFA on various consoles, with a whole heap of graphics of differing quality. We're talking the original PlayStations to the PS4.

So, check out his transformation below; from looking like Ruud van Nistelrooy to the eerily life-like version on the latest installment of EA Sports' best loved gaming franchise:

FIFA 04 and FIFA 05

FIFA 06 and FIFA 07

Anyone else getting a strong Chandler Bing 'Flock of Seagulls' vibe from these representations of the Italy captain?

FIFA 08 and FIFA 09

Clearly the Juventus legend was auditioning for a walk on part in 'The Walking Dead' in 2009...

FIFA 10 and FIFA 11

FIFA 12 and FIFA 13

FIFA 14 and FIFA 15

FIFA 16 and FIFA 17

Imagine just how bloody gorgeous he's going to look when FIFA 18 rolls around, later this year.

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Topics: Football, Gianluigi Buffon, EA Sports, Juventus, Italy

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