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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 6 | 6.50 | 0.22% | +20% | 4,105,267 | 11,083 | $68,000 | 184$ |
| Italy | 2 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 49,781 | $2,000,000 | 1,647$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,502 | $190,000 | 82$ |
| Hong Kong | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 7,500,700 | 6,330 | $370,000 | 312$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 9.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 33,938 | 36 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Totals | 11 | 82,524,785 | 71,732 | $2,630,000 | 2,227$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Croatia:
Paolo Maldini collaborated with Zvonimir Boban at AC Milan.
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Croatia:
Paolo Maldini was the first to contact Boban regarding the team's direction and has been a key figure in the club's management.
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Croatia:
Paolo Maldini was the first to call Boban, indicating a collaborative relationship in the management of AC Milan.
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Croatia:
Paolo Maldini is a close friend of Boban and played a significant role in player changes at Milan.
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San Marino:
Paolo Maldini is described as the soul of the Milan team and a charismatic figure.
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Greece:
Paolo Maldini is celebrated as one of the most significant players in the history of the UEFA Champions League.
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Croatia:
Paolo Maldini argued that it was not Milan's style to change coaches immediately.
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Croatia:
Paolo Maldini defended the decision to keep Marco Giampaolo as coach despite poor results.
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Hong Kong:
Paolo Maldini expressed confidence that the match between AC Milan and Liverpool would attract many Asian fans.
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Italy:
Paolo Maldini is criticized by Galeone for being dismissed from AC Milan.
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