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Although he did not win a tournament with Italy, he reached the final of the 1994 World Cup and Euro 2000, and the semi-final of the 1990 World Cup and Euro 1988. ^ Other tournaments include the Supercoppa Italiana, European/UEFA Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup and FIFA Club World Cup [27][53], On 18 April 2009, Maldini announced that he would retire at the end of the 2008–09 season. Visualize os perfis de pessoas chamadas Maldini Paolo. [84][85][86] In May 2015, it was announced that Maldini became the co-owner of North American Soccer League (NASL) club Miami FC, alongside television rights entrepreneur Riccardo Silva, in hope that the team would be able to join the Major League Soccer (MLS) in future. Paolo Maldini 92 - live prices, in-game stats, comments and reviews for FIFA 21 Ultimate Team FUT. He was chosen as a defender on the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2002, and in 2004 Pelé named him in the FIFA 100 list of the world’s greatest living players. Italy’s goalkeeper: easiest job in Europe. [71] In all of the three UEFA European Championships in which Maldini participated, he was elected to be part of the team of the tournament for his performances. S reprezentací se stal vicemistrem světa v roce 1994 a vicemistrem Evropy v roce 2000.. Byl to jeden z nejlepších ve fotbalových obránců v historii. Maldini helped Milan keep a clean sheet, as they defeated Juventus 3–2 on penalties after a 0–0 deadlock following extra time. Situação Em atividade. [11][114] He was known for his calm and composed manner on the pitch, as well as his ability to read the game, preferring elegance and intelligence to physicality and aggression when defending; regarded as a correct player, known for his discipline on the pitch, he only received three red cards throughout his entire career. Maldini also made his Coppa Italia debut in 1985, on 21 August, while his debut in European competition also came later that same year, on 18 September. Although Maldini missed his penalty, Italy won the shootout 3–1. Maldini, partnering with Alessandro Costacurta, Fabio Cannavaro, Alessandro Nesta and Giuseppe Bergomi, also helped Italy to keep clean sheets in the second group match against Cameroon, the round of 16 match Norway and France in the quarter-finals, but Italy eventually went out of the tournament to the hosts and eventual champions on penalties, for the third consecutive time in a World Cup. Maldini é um dos raros casos de jogadores que passou a carreira inteira em um único clube, o Milan.. Paolo seguiu o exemplo de seu pai, Cesare Maldini, que também passou toda a sua carreira profissional jogando pelo Milan. Following Baresi's retirement, he also formed a formidable and successful partnership with Alessandro Nesta. No 22-6-1968, Paolo Maldini (apelido: ) nasceu em Milan, Italy. [43] Maldini was also included in the FIFA 100 list in 2004, which was a selection of the 125 greatest living footballers, chosen by Pelé. Following his retirement after the 2008–09 season, Milan retired his number 3 shirt.[13]. [91], In August 2018, a few weeks after Milan's change of ownership in favour of Elliott Management Corporation, he accepted an offer to become the sporting strategy & development director for the club, working alongside new sporting director Leonardo. [124] Maldini has inspired many defenders like Rio Ferdinand, Rafael Márquez and Carles Puyol. Personal life. [93], Although he played as a left back for most of his career, Maldini was naturally right footed, and began playing for Milan as a right back. This marked his comeback to the club since his retirement from active football. He has also been elected as part of the UEFA Team of the Year, the FIFPro World XI, the World Cup Team of the Tournament and the European Championship Team of the Tournament during his career. 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From an early age, Paolo Maldini has shown his strong devotion to football. Paolo is married to a Venezuelan former model, Adriana Fossa. Paolo Cesare Maldini (Milão, 26 de junho de 1968) é um ex- futebolista italiano que atuava como lateral-esquerdo ou zagueiro. [6][7][8][9][10][11] As the Milan and Italy captain for many years he was nicknamed "Il Capitano" ("The Captain"). Maldini captained Italy for eight years and held the record for appearances as Italy's captain (74), until he was again overtaken by Cannavaro and Buffon. His father Cesare, previously played for and captained Milan, and was a successful national under-21 manager, who also coached both Milan and the senior national side during France 1998. [24] In the 1999–2000 season, Milan lost the Supercoppa Italiana against Parma, finished third in Serie A and finished bottom of their Champions League group. 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Despite being 50 years of age, Paolo Maldini looks young and handsome. Atualmente trabalha como diretor técnico do Milan, cargo que ocupa desde 2019. Jogando como lateral esquerdo e zagueiro, o jogador se consagrou como um dos maiores defensores da história. He had everything: he was a complete defender, who was strong, intelligent, and an excellent man-marker. Maldini was once again given a standing ovation by the fans. Moreover, Maldini has been named the fifth richest Italian athlete of 2017. Paolo Cesare Maldini (* 26. června 1968 v Miláně) je sportovní manažer a bývalý italský fotbalový obránce. Paolo Maldini, filho de Cesare Maldini, nasceu em Milão em 26 de junho de 1968. [27], On 7 October 2000, in a 3–0 win over Romania in Milan in a 2002 World Cup qualifier, Maldini overtook Dino Zoff to become Italy's most capped player of all time with his 113th senior international appearance for Italy. He has endorsed for the Nike. [139] On 3 April 2016, Paolo's father Cesare died at the age of 84;[140] his mother died later that year, on 28 July. [28] Nicknamed "The Immortals", Sacchi's Milan side is remembered for including the Dutch trio of Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten, as well as the Italian midfielders Carlo Ancelotti, Roberto Donadoni (and later Demetrio Albertini), and a strong defensive lineup. [105][106] In the final few years of his career, as he lost speed, he was moved to a centre-back position, where he excelled in relying on his experience, tactical ability, positioning and timing to win the ball. [24] He scored the first of his 29 goals in Serie A on 4 January 1987[25] in a 1–0 win against Como. [26][27] On 19 February 1989, Maldini made his 100th appearance in Serie A. [13] He is one of only 18 players to have made over 1,000 career appearances. Maldini was also part of Milan's undefeated Serie A team, which won the championship in the 1991–92 season; in total, Milan went unbeaten for an Italian record of 58 league matches, earning the nickname "The Invincibles". [119] He was also twice elected as a finalist for the Ballon d'Or, in 1994 and in 2003, where he finished third on both occasions. [38] This championship was Milan's first of three consecutive Serie A titles under Capello in the early 1990s. [110] Maldini was also known for his aerial ability, strength, tackling and man-marking, as well as his tactical knowledge. Equipes. He has hazel eyes and brown hair which has now turned into grey. Maldini held the record for most appearances in Serie A, with 647, until 2020, when he was overtaken by Gianluigi Buffon. [47] Following Milan's elimination from the Champions League by Arsenal in March, however, Maldini stated that he would possibly delay his retirement for at least a further year. Paolo Maldini is on Facebook. Maldini played in all three of Italy's group matches. Como jogador, conquistou sete títulos do Campeonato Italiano, cinco da Liga dos Campeões, entre outros troféus. Ao longo de sua carreira, ganhou praticamente tudo o que disputou. A club statement announced on Saturday revealed both men had completed two weeks in isolation at home and that they would remain in quarantine until clinically recovered, in line with medical protocols in Italy. The 1998 World Cup in France saw Italy start strongly, topping their group. On 25 September 2005, Maldini broke Dino Zoff's Serie A appearance record after playing his 571st league match against Treviso;[44] seven days earlier, he had played his 800th game in all competitions for Milan. Watch Maldini: "Atenas estava no nosso destino" - A.C. MILAN OFFICIAL on Dailymotion [118], Maldini was the first defender ever shortlisted for the FIFA World Player of the Year award, finishing second in 1995. ", "Juve, Ronaldo raggiunge Maldini: 174 presenze nelle competizioni Uefa. [59][60], In 1986, Maldini was called up by his father Cesare Maldini to the Italian under-21 national team, and made his debut for the team on the 12 November of that year, in a 0–0 draw against Austria;[61][24] he earned 12 caps and scored five goals in two years with the azzurrini,[61] with his first goal coming on 11 February 1987, in a 2–1 win against Portugal. A disappointing Euro 1996 campaign saw Italy eliminated in the group stage with four points, in a group which contained the two eventual finalists of the tournament, Germany and the Czech Republic. Um vídeo que trás toda a trajetória dessa lenda que fez toda a sua história no Milan. Maldini came second to George Weah for FIFA World Player of the Year in 1995. During the season, Maldini scored his first and only double of his career, against Reggina. Maldini made his debut for Italy in 1988, playing for 14 years before retiring in 2002 with 7 goals and 126 caps, an appearance record at the time, which has since been surpassed by Fabio Cannavaro and Gianluigi Buffon. [26][27], The following season, Maldini helped to captain Milan to a fourth-place finish, despite their point deduction, leading them to obtain a crucial Champions League qualifying spot. He has hazel eyes and brown hair which has now turned into grey. [132], Maldini was born in Milan to Cesare Maldini and Maria Luisa De Mezzi. [128][129] He wore Nike Tiempo football boots at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Paolo is active on Instagram under the username ‘@paolomaldini’ with more than 1.8 million followers. However, this marked his comeback to the club since his retirement from active football. [41] The following season, Maldini lined up with Alessandro Nesta, Alessandro Costacurta and Cafu, who, along with Jaap Stam during the 2004–05 season, formed a formidable defensive lineup in Italy and in Europe. [26][27], In 2007, after Milan won the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla (although Maldini did not appear in the final), Maldini became the first European captain to lift the FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Boca Juniors on 16 December. As in 1990, Maldini was named in the Team of the Tournament, 32 years after his father Cesare received the same honour at the 1962 World Cup. He is Italian by his nationality and his birth sign is Cancer. Available in a range of colours and styles for men, women, and everyone. Conheça o jogador de futebol Paolo Maldini de 52 anos de idade antes de se tornar famoso. The Italian defence eventually conceded an equalising goal in the semi-final match against Carlos Bilardo's Argentina, after going a World Cup record total of 518 minutes without conceding. They will now remain in quarantine until clinically recovered, as per the medical protocols outlined by the health authorities.”, Caption: Paolo Maldini posted this photo explaining his condition that caused by COVID-19. Maldini played his 600th Serie A match on 13 May 2007 in a 1–1 draw at Catania. Paolo Maldini nasceu no dia 26 de junho em Milão, na Itália, e é considerado um dos maiores jogadores de todos os tempos em seu país. [49], On 16 February 2008, in the match against Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, Maldini came on for defender Marek Jankulovski to make his 1,000th professional career appearance,[50][51] of which 861 were with Milan, 12 with the Italy under-21 side, 1 with the Italian Olympic team and 126 with the Italy senior team. Italy eventually placed third after defeating England 2–1 in the third-place final match, and finishing the tournament with the best defence having conceded two goals throughout the entire World Cup. [122], Throughout his career, Maldini was also considered to be a leader, both for Milan and for the Italian national team, earning the nickname "Il Capitano" ("The Captain"). [123] He was renowned for his vocal, commanding presence on the pitch, and for his awareness, communication and organisational skills, helping to motivate his teammates and ensuring they remained in position. He also formerly held the record number of caps for Italy as captain, wearing the armband on 74 occasions,[11] until being overtaken by Cannavaro. No dia 26 de junho de 1968, nascia em Milão, na Itália, Paolo Maldini. A ten-man Italy advanced to the final on penalties after a 0–0 draw with the Dutch following extra time. [27], Maldini made his 100th appearance for Italy on 28 April 1999, in a 0–0 friendly away draw against Croatia, under manager Dino Zoff. The following season, in Sacchi's final season with the club, Milan were eliminated in the quarter-finals of the European Cup by eventual finalists Marseille, and finished second in Serie A, behind Sampdoria, once again with the best defence in the league, conceding only 19 goals. Maldini made 23 appearances in World Cups, the second highest total after Lothar Matthäus, who appeared in 25 matches. Outras Ligações. [87] On 1 May 2016, Maldini became the second player ever after Southampton's Matthew Le Tissier to receive the One Club Man Award from Basque club Athletic Bilbao; he was presented with the prize at half-time, during the club's 2–1 home win over Celta de Vigo, and received a standing ovation from the attending fans. Moreover, his other body measurements are not available. [90] After the defeat, Maldini conceded that it was likely to be his last professional tennis match. Maldini helped Milan defend the Serie A title the following season, and reach the first of three consecutive UEFA Champions League finals. During the 1994 World Cup, Maldini played in all seven of Italy's matches, and deputised for the injured Franco Baresi in the matches against Mexico, Nigeria, Spain and Bulgaria, keeping a clean sheet in the group match against Norway. [89] They were defeated in the first round by Tomasz Bednarek and David Pel by a score of 6–1, 6–1. View more / View less Facts of Paolo Maldini, two (sons: Christian Maldini and Daniel Maldini). 3 while playing for the A.C Milan. "Maldini was the best and toughest defender I ever faced. Maldini came second behind future teammate George Weah in the 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year Award for his performances. [75], In February 2009, Italian head coach Marcello Lippi declared his support for a testimonial match for Maldini, stating that it would give him a chance to play for the Azzurri for a final time. A left-footed defender, Maldini is capable of playing as a centre-back and as a left-back. [95] This was made possible due to Maldini's tactical versatility and ability with both feet, which allowed him to play anywhere along the backline, and have a long and successful professional career, both with Milan and Italy. Paolo Maldini - I. Teste seus conhecimentos à respeito de uma das maiores lendas do futebol mundial, o zagueiro Paolo Maldini. Milan were eliminated in the second round of the Champions League the next season and finished in sixth place in Serie A, failing to qualify for the Champions League, and participated in the UEFA Cup the following season. More News. The following season, Milan finished second behind Juventus in Serie A once again, and reached the Champions League semi-finals, only to be defeated by eventual champions Barcelona. [92] On 14 June 2019, Maldini was promoted to technical director. He is available on Instagram and Facebook. Milan reached the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia, losing out to eventual champions Roma. “We’re fine – we should be able to get rid of this virus within a week. kesäkuuta 1968 Milano) on italialainen uransa päättänyt jalkapalloilija.Maldinin luontaisin pelipaikka uran alku- ja keskivaiheilla oli vasen puolustaja, mutta hän pelasi uransa viimeisinä vuosina enemmän keskuspuolustajana. Maldini played in the 11th Match Against Poverty on 4 March 2014, appearing with other star players including Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Luís Figo and Pavel Nedvěd, which was held in Bern, Switzerland, with proceeds raised helping the recovery efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. He started his youth career by playing for Milan and continued with the team in his senior career as well. Além disso, é proprietário do Miami FC, clube que disputa a USL Championship. Paolo Maldini é o Pai de Daniel Maldini . [27] He scored seven international goals, all coming in home games. [27][61], Maldini's first international goal came in his 44th career match, in a 2–0 friendly win over Mexico in Florence on 20 January 1993. Data de Nascimento 1968-06-26 (52 anos) País de Nascimento. Milan: Diretor de Futebol e; Parentescos Filho de Cesare Maldini, Pai de Christian Maldini, Pai de Daniel Maldini. [130] In 1996, he starred in a Nike commercial titled "Good vs Evil" in a gladiatorial game set in a Roman amphitheatre. He has a heightof 6 feet 1 inches and weighs around 85 Kgs. Nacionalidade. Background Paolo Cesare Maldini was born in Milan, Italy on June 26, 1968. Maldini retired after the 2008-2009 season. Shop high-quality unique Paolo Maldini T-Shirts designed and sold by artists. ", "He was one of the best defenders in Champions League history, but what was so impressive about him is that when he was on the ball he didn't look like a defender, but like an elegant midfield player. ItalVolley femminile, squadra top", "Ballon d'Or Dream Team : Découvrez les révélations de ce onze de légende ! [a] During the 1987–88 Serie A season, Milan only conceded 14 goals, finishing with the best defence in Italy, as they went on to win the Serie A title. He helped Italy keep a clean sheet in their opening win against Ecuador, and played in all four of Italy's matches. [27][61], —Nike slogan accompanied with an image of Maldini which appeared on billboards prior to Euro 96. [64], Maldini made his senior debut for the Italy senior team at age 19 on 31 March 1988 in a 1–1 friendly draw against Yugoslavia in Split,[65] and made one appearance for the Italy Olympic squad on 28 October 1987,[24] although he was not part of the team that finished in fourth place at the 1988 Olympics. For his father, see. He also placed third in the Ballon d'Or in 1994 and 2003. Paolo Cesare Maldini (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpaːolo malˈdiːni]; born 26 June 1968) is an Italian former professional footballer who played primarily as a left back and central defender for A.C. Milan and the Italy national team. Thanks again.”. [15] In 2002, he was chosen as a defender on the FIFA World Cup Dream Team, and in 2004 Pelé named him in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. The endorsements have added to his net worth. He spent over half of his 16 years as an international as team captain, wearing the armband a record 74 times,[73] until he was overtaken by Cannavaro, and subsequently Buffon. He announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2007–08 season, saying that he would do so with "no regrets". Former Newcastle player Milan confirm interest in Thauvin - Among most valuable free agents next summer . On 3 April 2016, Paolo’s father Cesare died at the age of 84 and his mother died later that year, on 28 July. “He was administered with a swab test yesterday, the result of which was positive. Chirstian Maldini, filho de Paolo Maldini e neto de Cesare Maldini, atuou como capitão da equipe sub-19 do clube italiano no amistoso contra o Novara, no último sábado. [100][112], Maldini is considered to have been one of the greatest defenders of all time, and has been described as "an icon and gentleman of the game". 2m Followers, 290 Following, 250 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Paolo Maldini (@paolomaldini) Paolo expects to recover from coronavirus “within a week” after his diagnosis was confirmed by AC Milan over the weekend. O ídolo do Milan conquistou 26 títulos com o clube, o único da sua carreira profissional. [26][27], The following season, Milan were defeated by Juventus on penalties in the Supercoppa Italiana, and in the Intercontinental Cup final by Boca Juniors, once again on penalties, but managed to defeat Porto to capture yet another UEFA Super Cup. He has a height of 6 feet 1 inches and weighs around 85 Kgs. [58] On 17 November 2009, Spanish sports newspaper Marca awarded Maldini the "Marca Leyenda" prize for his career and achievements. The couple is living a blissful life with their children. [80] Ancelotti later announced that Maldini had turned down his offer to become part of Chelsea's coaching staff. He also placed third in the Ballon d’Or in 1994 and 2003. Despite being 50 years of age, Paolo Maldini looks young and handsome. Currently, he is 51 years old. In August 2018, a few weeks after Milan’s change of ownership in favor of Elliott Management Corporation, he accepted an offer to become the sporting strategy & development director for the club, working alongside new sporting director Leonardo. Paolo Maldini. Během své kariéry, která trvala 25 let, hrál jen za jediný klub: AC Milán. He helped Italy to win five consecutive games and was a starting member of the defence that kept a FIFA World Cup record of five consecutive clean sheets. His parents are Cesare Maldini and Maria Luisa Maldini. Participe do Facebook para se conectar com Maldini Paolo e outros que você talvez conheça. “With this video, I wanted to thank all those people who expressed on social media their love and concern for my and my son’s health,” he said. m 52 anos m Defesa m Futebol ... Parentescos Filho de Cesare Maldini, Pai de Christian Maldini, Pai de Daniel Maldini. Milan lost the 1993 Champions League final in a 1–0 defeat to Marseille. Maldini played his last game in the Champions League on 4 March 2008, a 2–0 loss at the San Siro in the last 16 against Arsenal which eliminated Milan from the 2007–08 Champions League. Maldini placed third in the 2003 Ballon d'Or for the second time in his career. Maldini has made a fortune for himself through his successful soccer career. [65] Maldini was part of the Italy squad that participated in the 1992 U.S. Cup, finishing in second place in the friendly tournament, behind the host nation. Italy topped their group, winning every match, and Maldini, starting alongside Fabio Cannavaro and Alessandro Nesta, helped the Italian defence to concede only two goals en route to the final, keeping clean sheets against co-hosts Belgium in the group stage, Romania in the quarter-finals and co-hosts the Netherlands in the semi-finals. Maldini was elected the UEFA Club Defender of the Year for his 2007 performances. [26][27] On 15 March 2003, he made his 500th appearance in Serie A. [26][27], Milan again became a dominant force in Italy and in Europe under Carlo Ancelotti. This win meant Milan finished in third place and qualified for the following season's Champions League. [22] It was his only league appearance of the campaign, but he was immediately made a member of the starting eleven the following season, at age 17, at right-back, being handed the number 3 shirt, which had previously also belonged to his father, Cesare. [67] Following two periods of extra time, in which neither team was able to score, Italy lost out to Argentina on penalties. We are more in the engine room rather than taking the glory". [81], In 2012, Maldini was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame. Caption: Paolo Maldini and his wife, Adriana Fossa clicking a beautiful photo. [17] He is also the record appearance holder for Milan with 902 appearances in all competitions. At age 38, Maldini became the oldest captain to lift the Champions League trophy. Habillement Homme et Enfant Avn choupot oran Mover, Maldini held the record for most appearances in UEFA club competitions, with 174, until he was overtaken by Iker Casillas in 2017. [88], In June 2017, Maldini qualified for the Aspria Tennis Cup in Milan, a professional tennis tournament on the ATP Challenger Tour, along with his doubles partner Stefano Landonio, after winning a qualifier in Italy. In an interview with ESPN aired prior to the 2007 final, Maldini labeled the 2005 Champions League final as the worst moment of his career. 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