Six goals in three games: Why doesn’t Buffon’s son play for Italy?

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Nov 19, 2025 7:12 AM ET

Louis Thomas Buffon has scored another hat-trick for Czechia U19, bringing his tally to six goals in his last three international appearances.

Buffon’s son scores another hat-trick for Czechia

The Pisa talent had already netted three times against Azerbaijan in the Under-19 European Championship qualifier last week and did exactly the same against Northern Ireland on Tuesday, contributing to a 4-0 away win.

During the latest international break, Buffon Jr. scored six goals in three games against Azerbaijan, Malta and Northern Ireland.

Son of one of the most legendary Italian players and Czech model Alena Seredova, the promising Pisa striker has decided to play for his mother’s country at a youth level.

The 17-year-old explained his decision in a recent interview (via Gazzetta): “Alongside my family, we decided it was the best decision for my development as a footballer. We believe it’s the best solution.”

Gigi Buffon has added that his son would take “no shortcut” in his career as a footballer.

“We discussed it as a family, and we’re happy,” the former goalkeeper said in February.

UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Gianluigi Buffon, Head of Delegation of Italy, looks on prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“He needs to make his own decisions and follow his own path without any external influence, above all, without the pressure of being named Buffon. He will make it on his own, with no shortcuts. Everything he has earned, he has earned himself. We’ll see what the future holds.”