What did Maldini say about tackling?

“If I have to make a tackle then I have already made a mistake.” That is the sentiment of Italy legend Paolo Maldini. So let’s go back to that line: “If I have to make a tackle then I have already made a mistake.”

How many tackles did Maldini make per game?

When you think of defending, your mind tends to think of getting stuck into a good, old-fashioned tackle. But, the one-club man, 50 today — who spent his entire career at AC Milan — averaged only 0.56 challenges per game during his career.

How good was Maldini?

“Maldini was the best and toughest defender I ever faced. He had everything: he was a complete defender, who was strong, intelligent, and an excellent man-marker.”

What type of defender was Maldini?

central defender
Paolo Cesare Maldini (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpaːolo malˈdiːni]; born 26 June 1968) is an Italian former professional footballer who played primarily as a left back and central defender for AC Milan and the Italy national team.

Was Maldini the best defender?

Football fans have ranked the 20 greatest defenders of all time and it is Italian legend Paolo Maldini who comes out on top. The former AC Milan star spent a staggering 25 years at the San Siro, winning 7 Serie A titles and 5 European Cups.

Who is the No 1 defender in the world?

1. Ruben Dias – Manchester City and Portugal.

Who is the greatest defender ever?

Best Defenders in NBA History: Top 50 Best Defensive Players

1. Hakeem Olajuwon.
2. Bill Russell.
3. Dennis Rodman.
4. Scottie Pippen.
5. David Robinson.
6. Dikembe Mutombo.
7. Kevin Garnett.
8. Gary Payton.

Who is best defender in the world?

Manchester City and Inter Milan both have two players on the list, while Virgil Van Dijk misses out.

• Joao Cancelo – Manchester City and Portugal.
• Sven Botman – LOSC Lille and Netherlands.
• Jordi Alba – FC Barcelona and Spain.
• Alessandro Bastoni – Inter Milan and Italy.
• Edmond Tapsoba – Bayer Leverkusen and Burkina Faso.

Who is the best RB in the world?

8) Sergino Dest, Barcelona/USA.