AC Milan's greatest ever player and arguably the finest defender in football history — elegant, intelligent and dominant.
Paolo Maldini is widely considered the finest defender in football history. Across 25 years at AC Milan, he won five European Cups/Champions League titles and seven Serie A championships. His reading of the game, positional intelligence and elegant technique allowed him to rarely need to tackle — he anticipated danger before it arrived. He was never booked or sent off in 24 Champions League knockout rounds.
Career Honours
- Serie A 7x
- Champions League 5x
- Intercontinental Cup 3x