AC Milan legends Paolo Maldini and Franco Baresi are among the best Serie A defenders of all time.
The Italian elite division is known for producing some of the best defenders among the top five leagues in Europe.
Here are the top five best Serie A defenders of all time:
Paolo Maldini (AC Milan)
Paolo Maldini is widely regarded as the greatest defender in Serie A history. He spent his entire career at AC Milan, winning seven Serie A titles, five European Cups/UEFA Champions League titles, and two FIFA Club World Cups. He was also named to the Serie A Team of the Year 14 times and the UEFA Team of the Year 10 times.
Franco Baresi (AC Milan)
Franco Baresi is another legendary Serie A defender. He captained AC Milan to six Serie A titles, three European Cups/UEFA Champions League titles, and two FIFA Club World Cups. He was also named to the Serie A Team of the Year 12 times and the UEFA Team of the Year five times.
Javier Zanetti (Inter Milan)
Javier Zanetti was a versatile defender who could play at right-back, left-back, or centre-back. He won five Serie A titles, four Coppa Italia titles, and one UEFA Champions League title with Inter Milan. He was also named to the Serie A Team of the Year 11 times.
Fabio Cannavaro (Parma, Juventus, Napoli)
Fabio Cannavaro was a rock-solid defender who was known for his leadership and his ability to read the game. He won two Serie A titles with Juventus, and he was named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2006.
Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus)
Giorgio Chiellini is a modern-day great who has won nine Serie A titles, five Coppa Italia titles, and two UEFA Champions League titles with Juventus. He is also a key player for the Italian national team, and he helped them to win the UEFA Euro 2020 title.
These are just a few of the many great defenders who have played in Serie A. However, these five players are all considered to be the best of the best. They have all had a major impact on the league, and they will all be remembered as legends of the game.
