Yet they were no match for Milan, as Gullit and Van Basten each got a brace to give Milan the 4-0 win. Buffon's return of 52 clean sheets in his Champions League career is only good enough for second on the all-time rankings.It's Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas who sits atop the standings, and while his 59 clean sheets doesn't seem too far away, Buffon might just run out of games. [46] Maldini participated in eight Champions League finals during his career, which is equalled only by Francisco Gento of Real Madrid; Maldini lifted the trophy five times, twice as captain. [61][24] Maldini was also member of the under-21 team that finished runners-up to Spain in the 1986 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Maldini played in all three of Italy's group matches. Chelsea injury news: The Blues will have to get past Arsenal without a host of first team stars. Then, the season after that, he helped Milan to yet another Champions League final, this time against Liverpool. Something went wrong, please try again later. Released in September [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 00 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 21 win against Portugal. European Cup/Champions League (5) 1988-89, 1989-90, 1993-94, 2002-03, 2006-07 [24] In the 19992000 season, Milan lost the Supercoppa Italiana against Parma, finished third in Serie A and finished bottom of their Champions League group. picked out the Danish central defender for individual praise for his showing on Sunday. [27] He scored seven international goals, all coming in home games. They spent their entire careers wearing the red black shirts of Milan, and both have had their numbers Maldinis No.3 and Baresis No.6 retired. Born: Nike slogan accompanied with an image of Maldini which appeared on billboards prior to Euro 96. Maldini played in the 11th Match Against Poverty on 4 March 2014, appearing with other star players including Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Lus Figo and Pavel Nedvd, which was held in Bern, Switzerland, with proceeds raised helping the recovery efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Christensen, 25, played the full 90 minutes alongside Antonio Rudiger and Thiago Silva in the back three and initially struggled with Spurs' first-half intensity. You can sign up to receive an e-mail when new countries and features launch. For more information on the expected goals model and which competitions have advanced data, see our xG explainer. What makes it even better is that Christensen himself has benefited further from this specific clean sheet record after an impressive statistic has done the rounds on Reddit. [61][74] Despite his performances for his country, Maldini was unable to win a trophy, although he reached the final of both the World Cup and the European Championship. ", "Juve, Ronaldo raggiunge Maldini: 174 presenze nelle competizioni Uefa. [43] Maldini was also included in the FIFA 100 list in 2004, which was a selection of the 125 greatest living footballers, chosen by Pel. That tempo that helped the back three in their attempts of nullifying the threats of Tottenham duo Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, who both struggled all afternoon in their efforts of trying to break down the west London wall that was very prevalent especially in the second half of the contest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Maldini led the Italian defence to the final, playing both as a centre-back and as a full-back, due to the absences of his Milan and Italy defensive teammates Baresi, due to injury, Mauro Tassotti, due to suspension after the quarter-finals, and Alessandro Costacurta, who was suspended for the final. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Apr 12, 2020. I hope he can become a world-beater with us and gets over his dips in form/consistency. @Anik1415 has made a huge comparison: "Don't say it Don't say it Don't say it - Danish Maldini. can you help? [81][82] On 1 September 2014, Maldini, along with many current and former footballing stars, took part in the "Match for Peace", which was played at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome, with the proceeds being donated to charity. [58] On 17 November 2009, Spanish sports newspaper Marca awarded Maldini the "Marca Leyenda" prize for his career and achievements. Maldini has recently signed a new one year deal, despite now being over 40 years old. Maldini also helped lead Milan to a second consecutive Champions League final, where he helped his team defeat Barcelona. After 3 years as a technical director, Milan won 2021-22 Serie A title, the first one in 11 years, with Maldini himself being instrumental in bringing many talents, the likes of Theo Hernandez, Rafael Leao, Oliver Giroud, Tomori, and Mike Maignan,[93] the latter being named best goalkeeper of the aforementioned season, Leao also was awarded the MVP of the season. [1] ech also took the fewest games to reach 100 clean sheets, [2] holds the record for most clean sheets kept in a single season, with 24. "In the beginning, I had the feeling it was a bit of push to believe in himself and impose himself and trust in his quality because he has everything that we need in these positions. We have also added coverage for major international cups such as the UEFA Champions League and Copa Libertadores. 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[91] On 14 June 2019, Maldini was promoted to technical director.[92]. [12] He is currently serving as technical director for Milan, as well as being co-owner of USL Championship club Miami FC. Mauricio Pochettino has first Chelsea signing 'confirmed' after Todd Boehly makes 52m decision, Chelsea transfer news: The Blues may already have the answer to their difficulties in front goal evidenced this season, Mauricio Pochettino posts cryptic social media clue as Chelsea hold crucial manager talks. That means cleaner air and water, reduced risk for asthma, cancer, and other health burdens, and better access to green space, safe and affordable housing, and clean transportation. Milan lost the 1993 Champions League final in a 10 defeat to Marseille. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 10 by Ajax. Tassotti - Costacurta - Baresi - Maldini. The Euro 2020 star has now kept a highly-impressive 38 clean sheets in 46 games, illustrating his transformation in west London since the German took over the reins from Frank Lampard midway through last season. [45] That season, Maldini captained Milan to their third Champions League final in six years, leading them to a 21 victory over Liverpool in the final on 23 May 2007 in Athens, avenging their defeat from 2005. But, despite his father's ties with Milan, Paolo Maldini was actually a Juventus fan growing up, and started off for Milan as a left-winger, before he was moved back into the left-back slot which he would make his own. 23 Apr 23. 1. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. [27][56][57], On 28 August 2009 in Monte Carlo, Paolo Maldini was Awarded a prize for his career by UEFA during the draw for the group stage of the 200910 Champions League. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. That's the club record for clean . We are more in the engine room rather than taking the glory". [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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He certainly must be considered among the greatest players to ever walk this planet, and when he finally does decide to hang up his boots, it will be the end of an era for world football. Maldini featured in all four of Italy's games at UEFA Euro 1988, where they reached the semi-finals, losing to the Soviet Union. He helped Italy keep a clean sheet in their opening win against Ecuador, and played in all four of Italy's matches. He was elected into the all-star teams for each of these tournaments, in addition to Euro 1996. Do you have a sports website? Chelsea news: Mauricio Pochettino has sent fans a cryptic clue as to the latest update in the club's managerial hunt. Maldini helped Milan keep a clean sheet, as they defeated Juventus 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 deadlock following extra time. He is most famous for his devastating missed penalty in the 1994 World Cup final, but he really was one of the games greatest defenders. Thomas Tuchel's N'Golo Kante masterplan explained as Chelsea steamroll Tottenham in second half, Chelsea news and transfers live: Kingsley Coman alert, Mendy injury update, Rudiger revelation. Maldini's last match in San Siro was on 24 May, a 32 loss against Roma, and was given a standing ovation by the fans. During the season, Maldini scored his first and only double of his career, against Reggina. Carlos/Maldini wouldn't lace Robertson's boots. Bucharest were also in the middle of a domestic league run that would see them go an unbelievable 104 matches unbeaten. In 2002, Maldini was awarded the Premio Nazionale Carriera Esemplare "Gaetano Scirea", for his career achievements and personality. It was hard to imagine somebody breaking Paolo Maldini's record for most appearances in Serie A, particularly when his greatest challenger left Juventus for PSG in 2018, but Buffon came back to Italy one year later with a mission.On July 4 2020, Buffon lined up for his 648th league game in the Italian top flight, moving him past the 647 played by Maldini and into yet another spot in football folklore. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [26][27] On 17 May 2009, in the Stadio Friuli, Maldini played his 900th official match for Milan in a league game against Udinese. [42] He and his father are only one of three other father-son pairs to have also done so; the others being Manuel and Manolo Sanchs of Real Madrid, and Carles and Sergio Busquets of Barcelona. Following Franco Baresi's and Mauro Tassotti's retirement after the 199697 season, Maldini was appointed Milan's captain. Maldini helped Milan keep a clean sheet, as they defeated Juventus 32 on penalties after a 00 deadlock following extra time. 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[98][99], "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. [16] He was also selected for the Ballon d'Or Dream Team in 2020. Maldini captained Italy for eight years and held the record for appearances as Italy's captain (75), until he was again overtaken by Cannavaro and Buffon. Paolo Maldini: 126: 7 . 1993/94 was really Maldini's season, however. Following his retirement after the 200809 season, Milan retired his number 3 shirt.[13]. Was a back four of dreams. 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