PAOLO MALDINI CAREER IN PANINI STICKERS

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: -

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: -

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

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 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: -