Paolo Maldini is arguably one of the greatest defenders in the history of the sport and one of the most decorated footballers since he won pretty much every major club trophy there is with Milan, including five Champions League trophies, as well as seven Italian Serie A titles. Known for his piercing blue eyes, perfectly timed interceptions and being a total gentleman, Paolo Maldini became not only the fans’ favorite player … he was plenty popular for many non-soccer-related reasons, but refused to cash in.
