Paolo Maldini's career is something of a fairy tale, as he achieved everything he could possibly have dreamt of at club level.
His international career, whilst impressive, collecting 126 caps, ended in disappointment and heartbreak.
First, at the World Cup at USA 1994, where he captained the Azzurri to a final defeat on penalties to Brazil.
Then, at Euro 2000 Italy, he reached the final against France, only to lose in extra time thanks to, firstly a stoppage time equaliser by Sylvain Wiltord and then a golden goal by David Trezeguet in extra time.
It is a blemish, but Maldini has perhaps the most glittering club career of all time.
Maldini represented the Rossoneri in 25 seasons and amassed a crazy 902 appearances in that time.
His trophy cabinet is bulging with seven Scudetti, one Coppa Italia and five European Cups.
Paolo Maldini, simply the greatest.
