one thing i forget to tell about maldini. through out his career he is a one club man AC milan. that shows he doesnot play for money and keeps changing the teams. my first view of maldini was in 1990 world cup. i cant remember against whom but there was an instance whree the goal keeper gell in the ground and only maldini stood between post and stiker and saved two confirm goals. one shot he stopped by foot , next shot a bullet he took it on the chest and shot away. Here is what wikepedia has to say about him: "the greatest defenders of all time, in fact at the peak of his career Maldini was considered by many as the undisputed greatest defender. Well known for his influential captaincy, ice-cool temperament and flawless defending. His clean tackling and ability to read the game makes him one of the best defenders in modern football"