That takes him past legendary former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini into top spot in the all-time appearances list - a record which has stood since 2009.
Buffon, 42, has no plans to slow down anytime soon though, after admitting he hopes to carry on playing.
“I still have the fire burning inside of me," he said. "I keep playing because I feel good and I’m competitive, plus I always want to improve.
“The moment I became a No.1, that passion turned into work, an obligation not to look bad and to always remain at the top.
“For 15 years, I set the fun aside. Now as an ‘oldie’, it’s as if I’m reliving my youth. This is my secret to how I can keep going.
"In the last 12 years of my career, I’ve enjoyed victories little and thought a lot about the defeats.
“When you’re used to winning, it seems normal. In that sense, the wins have a minor impact on you but frustration of losing remains."
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