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Paolo Maldini, legend of Milan and Italian football. He
was born in Milan and he is son of former Milan footballer and coach Cesare
Maldini. He spent his whole career in Milan where he played over 900 matches,
scored 33 goals and won 26 trophies. He retired at the age of 41 in 2009.,
after 25 seasons of his professional career.
He made his debut for Italy in 1988. and made 126 caps.
He retired in 2002. He was Italy captain for 8 years. With Italy, Maldini took
part in three EURO Championship and four World Cups.
He is regarded as one of the greates defenders of all
time. Il Capitano (the Captain), which was his nickname, is respected and loved
by a many football fans in the world.
Here I will represent you his career in stickers. Season by season. Hope you will enjoy.
SEASON 1984-85
Maldini is product of Milan youth squad. In season
1984/85 (no sticker- this is photoshop) he made his debut for senior team of AC
Milan under coach Nils Liedholm. He replaced Sergio Battistini against Udinese.
He was only 16 y and 208 days old. That was his only app in that season.
Played: 1
Golas: -
Trophies: -
Maldini and Italy failed to qualify for EURO 1992. In qualifying group 3 they were second, behind SSSR. As SSSR was near "end" Panini, also, in album for this EURO put Italy. Same as with Yugoslavia and Denmark.
First World Cup for
Italy with Maldini as their captain. They were first in Group B with 7 points. In
knockout stage they played two matches and both finished with clean sheet. They
beat Norway and lost to a later champions France, after PKs, in quarter-final. Maldini
played in all matches.
SEASON 1985-86
In this season he become a member of first 11 with only
17 years. In total he played that season 40 matches. He played with No. 3 on his back. After his
retirement, Milan retired No. 3 in his honour.
Played: 40
Goals: -
Trophies: -
Trophies: -
SEASON 1986-87
In 1987 Maldini scored his first goal of 29 Serie A goals
for Milan. His goal was eough in 1-0 win over Como. 37 app in total of this
season.
Played: 37
Goals: 1
Trophies: -
SEASON 1987-88
1987/88 Scudetto is first trophy in his career. He
contribute with 26 caps and 2 goals. Milan received only 14 goals (Serie A). In
that time Milan had great Dutch trio: Rijkaard, Gullit and Van Basten. Arrigio
Sacchi was their manager.
Played: 29
Goals: 2
Trophies: Scudetto
EURO 1988
In 1988. Maldini made
his debut for national team. It was in friendly match against Yugoslavia in
Split. In total he made 10 caps for Italy in 1988. Italy reached semi-final of
EURO where they lost from Soviet Union. He was part of UEFA team of the
tournament.
SEASON 1988-89
He started season 1988-89 with Supercoppa Italiana
trophy. They finshed 3rd in Serie A. In that season he also won European cup
(CL) where he played 7 matches.
Played: 40
Goals: -
Trophies: Supercoppa Italiana and European cup
SEASON 1989-90
In this season Milan went to win 4th European cup title and
2nd for Maldini. In that campain Maldini made 8 app. In Serie A Milan finshed
2nd, behind Napoli. They also played final of Coppa Italia where they lost from
Juventus. Maldini played both matches of UEFA Supercup. Alberigo Evani scored
winning goal in the second leg (2-1 aggregate) against Barcelona. Evani was
also Milan hero in Intercontinental cup final. Maldini played whole match.
Played: 47
Goals: 1
Trophies: European cup, UEFA Supercup and
Intercontinental cup
WORLD CUP 1990
First World Cup for Maldini. It was on home soil and
Maldini played all 7th Italy matches. His team made a World Cup record when
they went 518 minutes wthout conceding a goal. At the end Italy finished 3rd
and Maldini was part of the Team of the Tournament.
SEASON 1990-91
Milan won UEFA Supercup and Intercontinental cup. Once again they finsihed 2nd in Serie A. This
time behind Sampdoria.
Played: 35
Goals: 4
Trophies: UEFA Supercup and Intercontinental cup
SEASON 1991-92
At the begining of this season Milan got new manager,
Fabio Capello. They will continue to dominate in Italy and also Europe, same as
they did under Sacchi. Milan won Scudetto 1991-92 unbeaten. They went
undefeated for 58 league matches.
Played: 38
Goals: 4
Trophies: Scudetto
EURO 1992
Maldini and Italy failed to qualify for EURO 1992. In qualifying group 3 they were second, behind SSSR. As SSSR was near "end" Panini, also, in album for this EURO put Italy. Same as with Yugoslavia and Denmark.
SEASON 1992-93
Milan defend the Serie A title in front of city rivals,
Inter. Maldini played 31 of 34 league matches. They reached Champions league
final where they lost to Marseille. Maldini scored his first „EURO“ goal for
Milan. He scored only goal in away win against Slovan Bratislava.
Played: 50
Goals: 3
Trophies: Supercoppa
Italiana and Scudetto
SEASON 1993-94
In this season Milan captured their third consecutive
Serie A title. Maldini was one of the most important players in that campain
where he played 30 matches from 34 and Milan finished with only 15 goals
concided. Maldini also helped his team to reach 2nd consecutive Champions
league final where they beat Cruyff „Dream Team“ Barcelona.
Played: 46
Goals: 2
Trophies: Supercoppa
Italiana, Serie A and Champions League
WORLD CUP 1994
Italy qualified for WC
1994. Maldini played all 7th Italy matches and was vice-captain of the team.
Maldini lead Italian defence to the final and helped his team to kept clean
sheet in final against favourites Brazil but they lost on penalities. As in
1990., Maldini was named in the Team of the Tournament.
After WC and Baresi retirement from international football Maldini become Italian captain.
SEASON 1994-95
Milan and Maldini captured their third consecutive Supercoppa Italiana under Capello, and won
the UEFA Super Cup, missing out on the Intercontinental Cup. After three
consecutive titles, Milan were unable to retain their Serie A title, although they reached their
third consecutive Champions League final, where they were
defeated 1–0 by Ajax.
Played: 43
Goals: 2
Trophies: UEFA Supercup
and Supercoppa Italiana
SEASON 1995-96
Maldini captured his fifth Serie A title. Maldini played
30 matches and scored 3 goals in that campain.
Played: 41
Goals: 3
Trophies: Serie A
EURO 1996
Disappointment for
Maldini and Italy in this EURO. They finished 3rd in group behind later finalists,
Germany and Czech Republic. Maldini played all three matches.
SEASON 1996-97
Bad season for Milan. They lost the Supercoppa Italiana
final to Fiorentina. In Champions League they were eliminated in group stage
and in Serie A they finished 11th.
Played: 36
Goals: 1
Trophies: -
SEASON 1997-98
After Baresi and Tasotti retirements Maldini was
appointed as Milan's captain. They played in final of Coppa Italia but lost
from Lazio.
Played: 37
Goals: -
Trophies: -
WORLD CUP 1998
SEASON 1998-99
Maldini and Milan won Scudetto that season finishing only
one point ahead of Lazio.
Played: 33
Goals: 1
Trophies: Scudetto
SEASON 1999-00
In that season Milan lost in Supercoppa Italiana final.
They finished 3rd in Serie A and were at the bottom ot their Champions League
group.
Played: 38
Goals: 1
Trophies: -
EURO 2000
The best EURO result for
Italy in Maldini era. Italy reached final and lost to France. Maldini played
all his 6th matches during tournament. In semi-final Mladini missed his penalty
in the shootout against Holland. He was elected to be part of the Team of the
Torunament, same as on previouse two EUROs on which he played.
SEASON 2000-01
7th season that Maldini finished without trophy. Milan
finshed 6 in Serie A and failed to qualify to
Champions League.
Played: 49
Goals: 1
Trophies: -
SEASON 2001-02
Carlo Ancelotti become new Milan manager. After Sacchi
and Capello coach who will make history with Milan. Season 2001-02 Milan
finished in fourth place and manage to qualify to CL. They played in UEFA Cup
and reached semi-final.
Played: 19
Goals: -
Trophies: -
WORLD CUP 2002
Last big tournament for Maldini with national team. This
was his fourth WC and second as Italy captain. They passed group stage and were
eliminated in first knock-out stage by South Korea.
Maldini spent 15 years as international team player and
scored 7 goals. 126 caps in total.
Maldini never won any trophy with national
team, despite his good performances.
SEASON 2002-03
First Maldini Champions League title as Milan's captain. They
beat Juventus on penalties. Maldini was man of the match and was named in the
UEFA Team of the Year. They were third in league.
Played: 49
Goals: 2
Trophies: Champions league and Coppa Italia
SEASON 2003-04
Maldini captained Milan to Serie A title. He also won
UEFA Supercup but lost in two finals of Supercoppa Italiana and
Intercontinental cup.
Played: 42
Goals: -
Trophies: UEFA Supercup and Serie A
SEASON 2004-05
At the start of the season Maldini won Supercoppa
Italiana. Milan finished 2nd in Serie A, behind Juventus. Milan also reached Champions League final.
They lead 3-0 and manage to lose it after PKs from Liverpool. Maldini scored
first goal of the match in first minute.
Played: 47
Goals: 1
Trophies: Supercoppa Italiana
SEASON 2005-06
Same as previous season
Maldini and Milan finished 2nd, behind Juventus, as previosu season. Both
Juventus and Milan were later deducted points for being involved in the
„Calciopoli“ scandal. Juventus were relagated and Milan at the end finsihed
third becouse of points punishment. Milan lost in CL semi-final
to latter champion Barcelona. During season in a match agains Reggina Maldini
scored two goals for his club, his only „double“. In same season Maldini broke
Dino Zoff's Serie A appearance record, 571. He played his 800th game for Milan
in all competitions.
Played: 23
Goals: 2
Trophies: -
SEASON 2006-07
In season 2006-07 Maldini become the oldes captain to win
Champions League. In final they beat Liverpool. In Serie A they manage to get
4th place despite, -8 points fine becouse of „Calciopoli“. During season Maldini
played 600th Serie A match.
Played: 27
Goals: 1
Trophies: Champions League
SEASON 2007-08
In the first part of season Maldini won UEFA Supercup and
FIFA World Club Cup. 5th place in Serie A.
Played: 23
Goals: 1
Trophies: UEFA Supercup and FIFA World Club Cup
SEASON 2008-09
Last season for Maldini in his senior career. During
season he played his 1000 career appearance and 900 official match for Milan. Last
match of his career came on 31 may 2009 in 2-0 win over Fiorentina.
Played: 32
Goals: -
Trophies: -
