Paolo Maldini (born June 26, 1968) is an Italian legendary footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history. He spent his entire club career at AC Milan, playing as a left-back or center-back, known for his defensive skills, leadership, and loyalty. Maldini won 7 Serie A titles and 5 UEFA Champions League titles with AC Milan. He also earned 126 caps for the Italy national team, finishing as runner-up in the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. He retired in 2009 and later served as AC Milan's technical director.
