Paolo Maldini

Immortal LB, also LM, CB Right-footed box-to-box

Rating

Caps

126

Goals

976

Life

1968

Clubs

AC Milan

Honours

Hall of Fame 1991 · Hall of Fame 2000

Editorial rank of 33 for Italy

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

One of the greatest defenders of all time, 'Il Capitano' won five Champions League titles with AC Milan and was an icon of Italian football for over two decades. Career record: 126 caps and 976 goals for Italy; club career at AC Milan; honours include Hall of Fame 1991, Hall of Fame 2000.

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Around Maldini in the almanac

One rank above: Gianluigi Buffon at #2.

One rank below: Dino Zoff at #4.

Italy's editorial top five: Franco Baresi · Gianluigi Buffon · Paolo Maldini · Dino Zoff · Fabio Cannavaro.