Paolo Maldini
Paolo Maldini is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of football. Born on June 26, 1968, in Milan, Italy, he began his illustrious career with AC Milan, joining the youth academy in 1978 and making his first-team debut in 1985 at just 17 years old. Over his remarkable 25-year career with the Rossoneri, Maldini won numerous accolades, including five UEFA Champions League titles and seven Serie A championships. Known for his exceptional defensive skills, leadership, and sportsmanship, he served as captain for both AC Milan and the Italian national team. Maldini's loyalty to AC Milan is legendary, as he spent his entire club career there, solidifying his status as a club icon before retiring in 2009.
Born on Jun 26, 1968 (56 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5 | 6.20 | 0.16% | +20% | 60,461,826 | 116,609 | $2,000,000 | 3,857$ |
| Croatia | 4 | 9.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 4,105,267 | 5,886 | $68,000 | 97$ |
| Montenegro | 2 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 628,066 | 667 | $5,500 | 6$ |
| Egypt | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 26,796 | $303,000 | 79$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,379 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,265 | $190,000 | 78$ |
| Iran | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,803 | $610,000 | 202$ |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,890,400 | 4,928 | $430,000 | 214$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,634 | $108,000 | 47$ |
| Totals | 18 | 341,263,804 | 214,043 | $5,119,600 | 5,093$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Montenegro:
Paolo Maldini has been deemed surplus to requirements at Milan.
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Ecuador:
Paolo Maldini's dismissal left AC Milan without a sporting director, contributing to the club's struggles.
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Greece:
Paolo Maldini invested in Miami FC, aiming to create a strong brand in the US soccer market.
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Italy:
Maldini is mentioned as a key figure in the failures of AC Milan's management decisions.
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Croatia:
Paolo Maldini is regarded as an absolute idol by Dario Šimić.
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Iran:
Maldini is known for his record of 25 seasons with AC Milan.
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Italy:
Teo recalls a New Year's Eve where he earned a lot of money, mentioning Paolo Maldini.
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Montenegro:
Paolo Maldini is mentioned as a fantastic example of what a footballer can be at the age of 40.
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United Arab Emirates:
Ancelotti compared Modric's longevity to that of Paolo Maldini, highlighting their exemplary careers in football.
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Croatia:
Carlo Ancelotti compared Luka Modrić to Paolo Maldini as a fantastic example of what a footballer should be.
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