Master of central back | Paolo Maldini 3

In a country that is known for its creation of guarded ability, not very many Italian safeguards have verged on coordinating Paolo Maldini's undisputed aptitude. Being a stone in the back line for AC Milan, the Italian went ahead to accomplish significance in his expert vocation.

The Italy legend spoke to Milan an exceptional 904 times. He was a piece of the desired "Immortals" group of the late 80s and mid 90s that involved any semblance of Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten.

Maldini won an amazing 24 respects at club level - in what was an outstandingly trophy-loaded vocation. He won the European Cup/Champions League on no under five events and is viewed as one of the finest protectors to take part among Europe's first class.

The previous AC Milan protector was to a great degree adaptable and his planning on the test was faultless. With extraordinary positional sense and a sharp footballing cerebrum, Maldini took a gander at home whether he played in his acclimated focus back position or even as a stopgap left-back. For some, he is the best safeguard in footballing history.

Born:

June 26, 1968 (age 49 years), Milan, Italy

Height:

1.86 m

Spouse:

Adriana Fossa (m. 1994)

Number:

3 (A.C. Milan / Defender)

Position:

Defender

Did you know:

Paolo Maldini holds the most A.C. Milan appearance record (902).

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