Italian defender who spent his entire 25-year senior career at AC Milan and is regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history.
Background
Born in Milan to former Italy captain Cesare Maldini, Paolo joined AC Milan’s youth team and made his Serie A debut at 16 in 1985.
Career
He spent his entire club career at AC Milan, winning five European Cups across three decades, including the 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003, and 2007 finals. He captained both Milan and Italy and reached the 1994 World Cup final.
Style of play
Equally comfortable at left-back or centre-back, Maldini was known for positional reading, clean tackling without fouling, and calmness on the ball at the back.
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