All-time UEFA Champions League XI

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Iker Casillas has won the Champions League three times with Real Madrid

#2 Paolo Maldini - Left back

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Paolo Maldini is considered to be one of the best players ever to play for AC Milan

AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini’s inclusion in this team is a no-brainer, The Italian played an astonishing 25 seasons of his career at the same club – AC Milan and he won the Champions League five times with the Italian giants!

Maldini was renowned for his technical ability, athleticism, sliding tackles, stamina, and fast energetic forward runs as a left-back. He was also an excellent crosser of the ball, and was an effective attacking threat, scoring and assisting several goals throughout his career.

Maldini was a symbol of his club and the Italian national football team. He was renowned for his consistency, versatility and longevity, breaking into the Milan starting lineup as a teenager and remaining there throughout his career until he retired at the age of 41.

The Italian has appeared in a record 8 Champions League finals and has won 5 of them making him a true Champions League legend.

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