"If Paolo Maldini had been the defense minister, no country would have wanted to invade Italy." This joke about Paolo Maldini is what Maldini was like as a defender. He has played in a club all his life. AC Milan.

Paolo Maldini
"Who took defending to another height"


Many current fans know that Maldini was originally a center-back but for most of his career he was a left-back. Playing as a left-back, Maldini has twice been named in the World Cup XI, once in the Ballon d'Or and once in the FIFA World XI. He has been named in the Euro XI three times.

Receiving 25 years of football life, the love and experience of the fans have given him the status of the best of all time and set him apart from others. He has dealt with footballers like Phenomenon, Dinho, Zidane, Beckham, Giggs. The novelty and creativity of the defense of modern football comes up in his hands.

Throughout his career, Maldini was known for his remarkable tactics, tough marking and sliding tackles. Maldini, who has been a left-back for most of his career, was also very good at running fast. However, his positioning was so good that he rarely had to tackle. He had to do only 1 tackle in every 2 matches. He has earned the nickname "El Capitano" in football for his defensive ability as well as his outstanding captaincy qualities.

Many of us may miss the game of his era. But who knows if we will get another Maldini. Will we see a defense emperor like Maldini on the football field. Maldini may have come to world football to handle the task of defending football.