| Birth Place | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| 2005 | Marshall Thundering Herd |
| Full name | Phillip Buffington |
| Date of birth | (1986-12-27) December 27, 1986 (age 31) |
| Place of birth | Jackson, Mississippi, United States |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Playing position | Forward |
| Current team | Mississippi Brilla |
| Number | 20 |
| 2006–2008 | Mississippi College Choctaws |
| Years | TeamApps(Gls) |
| 2007–2008 | Mississippi Brilla23(12) |
| 2009–2010 | Harrisburg City Islanders21(10) |
| 2010– | Mississippi Brilla44(21) |
| 2010–2011 | → Dandaloo FC (loan)11(11) |
Phillip Ruffin, a prominent businessman and investor, has an estimated net worth of $2.2 billion in 2024. Known for his diversified business ventures, Ruffin has made a name for himself in the United States. With strategic investments spanning various industries, including real estate, hospitality, and retail, Ruffin has accumulated substantial wealth throughout his career. His success can be attributed to his business acumen and ability to identify lucrative opportunities in diverse markets. As a result, Phillip Ruffin has established himself as a respected figure in the business community, consistently contributing to his impressive net worth.
During his college years Buffington also played for Mississippi Brilla in the USL Premier Development League, and was Brilla's top scorer in the 2008 season.
Buffington turned professional when he signed with the Harrisburg City Islanders of the USL Second Division in 2009. He made his professional debut on May 22, 2009 in a 3–0 win over the Charlotte Eagles, and played 21 games for the Islanders after suffering a broken collar bone in preseason camp. Buffington was medically released in May 2010.
Buffington returned to Mississippi Brilla for the 2010 PDL season., scoring six goals in 11 games in his first season back with the team. During the 2010–11 American winter to summer Buffington spent time in Australia with Dandaloo FC in the Illawarra Premier League, scoring 11 goals and adding 6 assist in his time with the club.
