An honest review of 39 yr old Maldini at left back

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Жыл бұрын

Paolo Maldini is one of the most consistent players I've seen. He was not a dirty player and never had huge dips in form which is remarkable for a man who played more than 1,000 professional games.
This video analyzes his performance in a very demanding position: Left Back -- against a very demanding rival at the time. Inter Milan were on top of the league and had not lost throughout the whole first half of the season. Watch how Maldini fared against AC Milan's bitter rivals.

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@games4adult Жыл бұрын

There's Difference between playing Strongly Aggresive and Being Dirty. And Maldini was the perfect example his tackles were so strong and Aggresive but always gets the ball first

@games4adult Жыл бұрын

@Anime.Headquarter Exactly it's people just don't get that. Maldini played against Zlatan in his prime whereas Maldini was in his late 30s and gave him a tough time. Ramos on the other hand in his prime gets destroyed by Zlatan in his 40s xd

@inq2605 Жыл бұрын

@@games4adult wtf

@2Chenzzzz Жыл бұрын

@Anime.Headquarter Exactly, Ramos looked to injure people. Maldini's tackles were rarely dangerous.

@barrydownes10 Жыл бұрын

With studs showing

@nimashams8776 Жыл бұрын

@Anime.Headquarter Maldini was class. He was extremely athletic in his youth but later learned how to play more intelligently to lengthen his career. He was a defender. He could play anywhere in the backline.

@rmn341 Жыл бұрын

Maldini won 5 Champions League Titles with Milan in 1989, 1990, 1994, 2003 and 2007. He also played in World Cup 1994 final against Brazil and Euro 2000 final against France. An absolute Football Legend.

@thesmrsnn 11 ай бұрын

He would have won that WC in 2006 if he didn't retire early from international football

@Joseph-ef7sh 9 ай бұрын

@@thesmrsnnif South Korea weren't in the 2002 wc he would have won it

@awannagannaful 8 ай бұрын

@@Joseph-ef7sh you mean if SK didnt buy it ;;;;; That dirty Ref never worked ever again in FIFA... I wonder why.

@a_guestman1877 7 ай бұрын

he won 3 UCL's i believe but its still a giant achievement

@nikal8980 6 ай бұрын

@@a_guestman1877 he won 5

@joshdunne8792 11 ай бұрын

What a crazy lineup filled with legends everywhere. Maldini, Nesta, Dida, Seedorf, Gattuso, Pirlo, Kaka, Inzaghi, Brazilian Ronaldo, Julio Cesar, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Zanetti, Maicon, Materazzi, Patrick Viera, Cambiaso, Figo, Crespo and Ancelotti in the dugout 🤯

@musicvideos3672 10 ай бұрын

Mancini too

@ulissesmaia1957 7 ай бұрын

Esse era o verdadeiro calcio meus amigos. E que bicicleta do Maldini no final. Melhor defensor que ja vi.

@iuploadgreatvideoshere9009 7 ай бұрын

ronaldinho, gilardino,emerson, thiago silva (defender), pato, gurcouf (not writing right his name), ben alfa,

@lmaomoofeq2505 4 ай бұрын

All of them called San Siro home

@SuperFuzzyDunlop 2 ай бұрын

Most were well past their bests at this point in time. Keeping all these legends around into their late 30s/early 40s was part of the reason Italian football hit the doldrums so badly in the 2010s, Milan especially

@midfielderlounge2592 Жыл бұрын

Name one defender at 39 who was as good as him

@LordUday02 Жыл бұрын

No-one buddy . This era's greatest centre backs are none other than sir Paulo Maldini and Sergio Ramos Garcia. Like they both have the most biggest longevity as defenders. Both are my idols🐐

@MirkoS1995 Жыл бұрын

Maybe Thiago Silva will compete? He is 38 now

@LordUday02 Жыл бұрын

@@MirkoS1995 yeah bro , forgot his name , my bad.

@realistadelnuevoextremo Жыл бұрын

@musculusiv4172 Жыл бұрын

Thiago Silva is 38 now if he doesnt injure himself he will also still play on a great level next year at 39

@joaoserra3714 Жыл бұрын

I mean, I wouldn't say Maldini is solely at fault for Inter's second goal. Midfield was really passive in that play. No real support.

@mistergray9664 Жыл бұрын

His clearance header was a bit short but that was just good anticipation by Cambiasso with Ambrosini asleep on the play

@joaoserra3714 Жыл бұрын

@@mistergray9664 yeah. Maldini definitely has some responsability for the goal but not all of it

@VintageFooty Жыл бұрын

Fair points!

@humanbeing654 Жыл бұрын

correct. Plus it was a really weak shot and dida should have definetly saved it...

@eldonchino Жыл бұрын

@@humanbeing654 its hard for dida, i think his sight was blocked by the defenders. He cant really see the ball

@GEORGIOSMGEORGIADIS4 Жыл бұрын

Inter fan here! A derby is always a derby no matter the circumstances! Huge respect for Maldini, he was, like Zanetti, versatile reliable and a true captain up until the very end 💪💪 He will forever be the greatest defender ever to my mind (and for many others too) 💪💪

@mahranyousef6897 Жыл бұрын

Maldini is bigger than Zanetti

@GEORGIOSMGEORGIADIS4 Жыл бұрын

@@mahranyousef6897 Bro... I didn't compare anyone. I stayed some facts. Maldini is the best defender of all times, no one can deny that. But this doesn't mean Zanetti wasn't a great player in his own merit, with comparable, if not better versatility and also similar captain skills, reliability and longevity. Much like Totti or Del Piero. They were some of the very few in a small category , real flags for their respective clubs. They were LEGENDS of the '90s-00s, and still and forever will be fair their respective clubs. Every big Italian team had one who was respected by everyone. Good luck finding one today.

@mahranyousef6897 Жыл бұрын

@@GEORGIOSMGEORGIADIS4 Speaking of versatility, Maldini wasn’t comparable both as LB or CB dear. He even played as a libero sometimes during the Capello era.

@GEORGIOSMGEORGIADIS4 Жыл бұрын

@@mahranyousef6897 yeah of course, Maldini could play all 4 defense positions equally excellently and Zanetti could play either on both flanks, as defensive and central midfield as well as down both wings.

@johnmacdonald7372 Жыл бұрын

@@GEORGIOSMGEORGIADIS4 yeah I’m a milan fan and agree completely. Zanetti was incredibly versatile and long-standing, much like Paolo. il capitano is the goat defender and zantetti is a legend of the game who achieved so much and was an icon. No need for comparison.

@merzeporgoher Жыл бұрын

Maldini was an Italian legend, he never went after players , he was always going straight for the ball with clean tackles and direct recovery slides Greatest defender ever.

@jaysheriffe6292 Жыл бұрын

Was? he still IS a legend

@RahulDarax Жыл бұрын

No bro ...... sergio ramos is the best defender of all time 😮😮😮

@sonofgod45 Жыл бұрын

@@RahulDarax you are probably a kid lmao

@RahulDarax Жыл бұрын

@@sonofgod45 uncle 🤡🤡🤡

@sonofgod45 Жыл бұрын

@@RahulDarax lmao a kid saying that a red card merchant is better than a goat defender who pocketed legendary players

@Philiopantheon82 11 ай бұрын

No defender was as good-looking yet aggressive on the pitch as Paolo Maldini. His accurate tackles and great pace could wreck havoc on any talented striker. He was an absolute beast

@Simouno Жыл бұрын

To describe Maldini greatness there's only one thing to point out. He was able to be one of the greatest LB of all time despite being right footed 🎙️🫳

@BM_Plag 11 ай бұрын

He's ambidextrous Dude

@sevenstarofheaven 10 ай бұрын

@@BM_Plag he's right footed in his early career

@joshuaasante1158 6 ай бұрын

@@sevenstarofheavenoh really? This is new to me

@ujwval 4 ай бұрын

or, He played in every legends era

@DrHydroxide 3 ай бұрын

@@BM_Plag he's a trained ambidexterous, not a natural one

@agastyasfiesta5814 11 ай бұрын

Maldini was strong and fair, he was never dirty. Across his quarter of a century career, he only got 3 red cards

@nilc.8850 11 ай бұрын

Maldini, Stam, Dida, Shevchenko, Nesta, Seedorf; Inzaghi, Pirlo, Gattuso, Kakà, Cafú, Rui Costa, Crespo/Gilardino... this team was insane, but if you look other teams of that time (Barça, Madrid, Chelsea, Juve, Inter, ManU, Arsenal, Liverpool, etc), you will see will end of 90s - beginning of 2000 was the best football era.

@moregilberto 10 ай бұрын

agree!

@iuploadgreatvideoshere9009 7 ай бұрын

veron?

@ragnarok283 Жыл бұрын

The GOAT defender. Top 5 players ever!

@andrea3mila Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@Nr-hg6qp Жыл бұрын

The best ever

@dxfifa Жыл бұрын

Baresi was better than Maldini, so was peak Nesta.

@Negan2003 Жыл бұрын

Beckenbauer clear

@Mep001 Жыл бұрын

Baresi was a better cb but maldini is still the best defender ever, nesta is far behind

@marasenha Жыл бұрын

The leader and the legend. A true multi-generation player, one of the best defenders in history.

@matheusribeiro8742 Жыл бұрын

Good performance for his age. I would like to see your analysis of his games in season 2002/2003- 2003/2004, impressive defender in those years.

@Zhandoskz Жыл бұрын

We even forget that during those seasons he was 34-35 years old. Amazing legend

@games4adult Жыл бұрын

Finished 3rd in Ballon'dor in 2003. Crazy

@dragonfire7001 Жыл бұрын

his famous saying was, once u have to go down for a tackle the u have already making a defensive mistake. he was slow towards the end, which Milan make him play more to centre back. plus milan was playing 4-1-2-1 which needs fast attacking fullback rather than defensive one. but his winning aura and leadership makes the team weaker just with him not being on the pitch, which become more obvious after his retirement. Thats why ibrahimovic was brought in later even if he is old. Such a legend player

@johnnysmith2011 Жыл бұрын

3:15 Not really his mistake, Ambrosini should have stayed deeper.

@Timbone07 Жыл бұрын

He deserved a world cup. Such a shame

@ylu_art Жыл бұрын

Fun fact Paolo aveva ricevuto una chiamata da uno dei dirigenti della nazionale di unirsi alla squadra però lui aveva rifiutato perché pensava fosse sbagliato prendersi il merito dopo che aveva lasciato la nazionale. La vergogna è che non abbia mai vinto un pallone d’oro perché la gente ai tempi preferivano gli attaccanti ai difensori

@YORU4SH1 3 ай бұрын

@lukebruce5234 7 күн бұрын

he should have played then

@Timbone07 7 күн бұрын

@@lukebruce5234 He was almost 40. I don't blame him for giving younger players a chance

@andrea3mila Жыл бұрын

My all time favourite player. I'm not ashamed to Say that I almost tear up when I watch him play.

@karasardegna23 Жыл бұрын

I know that I have witnessed one of the best defenders of all time. As a Rossonero, Maldini was our spiritual guide, the essence of AC Milan. Always clean, punctual, elegant, rough but fair. He had an incredible technique, the kind that many midfielders today would dream to have. As a defender, he was able to do incredible tackles, terrific advances on the ball, both on the air and on the ground. Theo Hernandez is incredible for pace and strength, but he has 50% technical skills of Maldini.

@acruzro95 11 ай бұрын

Theo probably has closer to 70% of the technical skill but he's more rough and less elegant. Their main difference is defending. Theo relies on his power to defend. But I've never seen Theo consistently win 1 on 1s as cleanly as Maldini.

@acruzro95 11 ай бұрын

Theo better shooting and scoring. That's about it

@karasardegna23 11 ай бұрын

@@acruzro95 I agree that he's probably better at shooting, but do not forget that Theo is a lefty. Maldini was able to play with both feet and this gives a wingback several solutions. WIth Theo i have noticed that opponents usually tries to press him ASAP in order to let him do the safest choice which is passing back.

@Nr-hg6qp Жыл бұрын

He was 39 already but still he could keep up with the younger players amazing the best defender ever

@thenox845 Жыл бұрын

1:40 Bergomi con l’Inter è sempre stato inascoltabile,intervento pulitissimo anche se aggressivo,Bergomi “eh prende anche la palla però non so”😂😂😂

@faby7331 Жыл бұрын

Infatti vede solo lui che prende il piede.. É palla piena!

@Marco__M 2 ай бұрын

Non tocca MAI il piede e prende 10 volte il pallone. Replay chiarissimo e intervento pulitissimo, cristallino, bellissimo. L'oggettività di Bergomi.

@user-qc1yz6dm8m 3 ай бұрын

This is far better than all defenders today

@fazalhanafichaudhry3947 Жыл бұрын

The best left back ever was a right footer…. I didn’t know this until he retired

@pritapp788 Жыл бұрын

Lahm was another right footed player who was a baller at LB. Though he eventually moved to RB at the age of 25-26.

@kennyho9947 Жыл бұрын

I once thought fifa made mistake on his weak foot

@nmarcus7233 Жыл бұрын

They don’t make defenders like this anymore because defending isn’t as much a priority as ball skill. Interesting developments as things evolve but I’ll always have a soft spot for this all time great Italian defending!

@MisterPete3 Жыл бұрын

That tackle with Macon was world class

@TheDarth21 Жыл бұрын

Look at both teams, both full of legends.

@ItaThe3rd Жыл бұрын

That tackle on Maicon was aggressive but clean 👏

@Jacques-yn8dw Жыл бұрын

The fact that he won the UCL that season is mind blowing

@SplitMyLungs 2 ай бұрын

Playing a defender, until 39 is such an impressive thing on it’s own. And even more when you see how much did that guy hold up

@unameit0000 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a review of Pepe at 41 Much respect for both

@miguelporras8366 Жыл бұрын

Pepe is a monster indeed. Criminally underrated

@noname374 11 ай бұрын

@@miguelporras8366 Pepe is impressive in his own rights but he can't touch Maldini. Not for technical skills and not for fairness.

@GiovanniChinnici Жыл бұрын

The most complete defense player in football history.

@OmnivoraMan1981 Жыл бұрын

The timing broo.. That's talent + experience

@queenpoo01 11 ай бұрын

The best. A majestic and wonderful talent that was beautiful.

@kayupatah99family78 8 ай бұрын

Maldini my idol❤😢

@himansurai4179 Жыл бұрын

Mann i love theze videos bro/ uncle , i lovd seria a but i wasn't born at that time.

@e28p96 Жыл бұрын

Паоло Мальдини - икона защитника, величайший!

@samusaran4948 2 ай бұрын

very well made

@chepesantacruz777 11 ай бұрын

Absolute GOAT of defending. There is no argument. He was class going forward as well.

@iiiiiiiiii9613 9 ай бұрын

I was like maldini .. clean and strong ...he was my rolemodel❤️💪

@SilencedButNotForgotten 11 ай бұрын

No dirty tackles. Beauty. He made defending look like art.

@Omanifootballenjoyer Ай бұрын

Even not at the peak of his powers, maldini was still better than most world class defenders now 💀

@bloodshapedbox 3 ай бұрын

You know you're the greatest of all time when your biggest rivals and enemies give you a guard of honor❤️🖤

@RD-jr8nv Жыл бұрын

Javier Zenetti shaking hands with maldini was nostalgic

@dharmakaushik4737 9 ай бұрын

🐐 defender ❤

@dn18vn Жыл бұрын

most honest review ever seen. Exactly consistent from the title, video & comment awesome!!!

@boomshine7 Жыл бұрын

veri nais, the inter himn in the background when he comeso on

@alimirza851 8 ай бұрын

How precise he mark and intercept the ball..

@jameswalker6864 2 күн бұрын

Great assist to Cambiasso! Maldini was the greatest left wing for Inter Milan!

@riccardoalcaro8483 Жыл бұрын

It’s worth recalling that Milan and Maldini were European champions at the time for the 7th (Milan) and 5th time (Maldini)

@ayoubbenhamouda71 11 ай бұрын

Favorite and best defender of all time

@flaviov303 Жыл бұрын

Can we talk about the ELEGANCE of his defending.

@jeanoltt Жыл бұрын

Love your channel! How are you feeling with the UCL performance this year? They had some good matches so far.

@sergiomk8 Жыл бұрын

Il giusto tributo per uno dei più grandi terzini di sempre...interista docet!

@makarandadke7973 9 ай бұрын

One of the Finest Player of all time... Italy having HISTORY of producing best defenders like Baresi, Nesta and many more....

@matteorocca7078 11 ай бұрын

Oh Captain, My Captain ❤🖤

@jameserskine6452 11 ай бұрын

2.58 Maldini had no weak foot. Maldini had no weakness from first game till his last. A terrific player all day long. One if not the best defenders of last 50 years.

@Captain_n_1 11 ай бұрын

It's different when you're a legend

@Gladstone_21 9 ай бұрын

Maldini the goat , goalkeeper has also huge responsibility on the goal

@user-ct1qu8yc6g 2 ай бұрын

In 2007 he was the captain of the champions league winning AC Milan. Who would look down on him even though he was 39 years old?

@user-ys8bu1li1r 11 ай бұрын

whats crazy is how his performance here is on a similar level to your average leftbacks performance in a league game. From what this vid showed honestly 4 or 5/10 rating which for a 39 playing at fullback is ridiculous. He doesn’t look too fast or deadly here but still looks defensively solid. That header was a mistake but the attacker was unmarked and had far too easy of a shot afterwards that I can’t put full blame on maldini.

@kenjohn8565 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable player

@perfectcell1157 Жыл бұрын

Legend

@kanderos4743 Жыл бұрын

If he was that good at 39, imagine him at his peak

@mmehdi3437 7 ай бұрын

That was amazing at 39 years old !

@reggae9 11 ай бұрын

This video is aboult Maldini. Go ahead and read all the comments talking about Messi and CR7:

@antonioliborio2160 7 ай бұрын

Ancelotti e Maldini vs Mancini e Zanetti, che bel momento.

@silverheart7964 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't even say the Inter goal was his fault. The midfielder was kind of asleep and didn't anticipate the second ball.

@allainangcao28 Жыл бұрын

Maldini when he is feeling it can make your life a LIVING HELL… you would be lucky to even get 10 yards past him.

@awannagannaful 8 ай бұрын

LOL even the commentator talks about the terrible MISTAKE by the Milan keeper, he totally butchered saving an easy shot, Maldini's deflection was unlucky, but the error was the keeper's.

@omBrezeeNamaha 8 ай бұрын

I dont think the goal was Maldinis fault only. The player he headed the ball didnt come closer but stayed still and he had a player coming behind. Bad awareness by him allso.

@chunkyhemo Жыл бұрын

gold

@safiullah9370 11 ай бұрын

1:22 wow! wow! wow!

@boom4_kazuki809 Ай бұрын

Players used to get injured by his clean agressive tackles

@Zedvais 2 ай бұрын

As a neutral i love both zanetti and maldini. Textbook example of how a captain should be.

@kimjancok 9 ай бұрын

Now some kids say Pepe and Ramos are great defender They are good but not great, great defender always sweep the ball cleanly

@undisputedchamp6082 Жыл бұрын

Bro keep up with these videos!! Let’s get a Ramos at rb 👀

@LitoLochoss Жыл бұрын

ramons i mediocre dude was a foul machine

@scorpiong0 6 күн бұрын

Best times of Serie A.

@miganga77 11 ай бұрын

Left back defender as a complete player, rare.

@blurphy 9 ай бұрын

Zlatan was there when Maldini performed his last match and Maldini returned the favor by watching him when Zlatan performed his last match ❤

@yb3604 11 ай бұрын

greatest defender of the last several generations

@MrAlpaca19 2 ай бұрын

tIt's even more amazing when you realise this is PRIME MAICON, which was alognside Alves, the best RB in the world by a good margin in those years

@mdacheets Жыл бұрын

Hopefully times have changed but fullback was traditionally the lowest status/lowest paid position in the game. I made left back my own in amateur football - everyone else wanted to be attacking players but full back is a great position, you are always involved. Throw ins, short goal kicks/roll outs from the keeper and you generally got more space to play and affect the game.

@user-ys8bu1li1r 11 ай бұрын

fullback is one of the harder positions to play. Especially in the modern game where top level fullbacks are expected to be solid defensively and strong going forward

@jackbombay1423 11 ай бұрын

Nah goalkeeper is the worst one. When I was younger, the worst ones were given that position.

@bachirndiaye7249 11 ай бұрын

🐐

@iancrane5705 2 ай бұрын

Maicon going down like that when Maldini didnt even touch him is hilarious

@M_Makaveli 16 күн бұрын

Cleanest defender of all time

@bagi6270 11 ай бұрын

Best ever!!!

@snipermonke9092 Жыл бұрын

Goat of defending

@akulahirpada1993 11 ай бұрын

Tbf to Maldini for that goal, the guy who supposed to receive the headed ball got completely caught out and wasnt really aware of his surroundings.

@bernardoferreira3346 7 ай бұрын

Tbh that wasnt a fail of Maldini, he just cleared. The other defender who was marking the guy who shot and the others who was in box was the problem. They should ve tried to block or tackle him.

@mikel6792 11 ай бұрын

39 years old Maldini still better than many most of today's defender on their best days

@passamaldi9397 Жыл бұрын

Paolo Maldini is great.

@Dima-mc9ue 17 күн бұрын

1:25 what a tackle

@martinbrizuela9232 11 ай бұрын

Such a shame that a player of his career and category couldn’t lift the World Cup, even though he wasn’t on the squad in that Italy 2007 team, they still won. In that time he was still one of the best full backs, as shown in the video. Funny though, had he been called to that WC, Fabio Grosso wouldn’t get the call (key player in that wc run) Now the question is Had he been called in that squad, would that team eventually go on and win as well? Maybe in the multiverse