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Paolo Maldini

Italy · 1968–

#19 of the greatest footballers of all time, ranked by everyone.

• #2 among football defenders

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Nearby in the ranking

16. Zinedine Zidane France · 1972–
17. Marco van Basten Netherlands · 1964–
18. Ronaldinho Brazil · 1980–
19. Paolo Maldini Italy · 1968–
20. Lev Yashin Soviet Union · 1929–1990
21. Manuel Neuer Germany · 1986–
22. Rivaldo Brazil · 1972–

Face-offs

• Paolo Maldini vs Ronaldinho 49% – 51%
• Paolo Maldini vs Lev Yashin 51% – 49%
• Paolo Maldini vs Marco van Basten 49% – 51%
• Paolo Maldini vs Manuel Neuer 51% – 49%
• Zinedine Zidane vs Paolo Maldini 52% – 48%
• Paolo Maldini vs Rivaldo 52% – 48%
• Johan Cruyff vs Paolo Maldini 54% – 46%
• Franz Beckenbauer vs Paolo Maldini 56% – 44%
• Ronaldo vs Paolo Maldini 53% – 47%
• Diego Maradona vs Paolo Maldini 59% – 41%

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