With chestnut hair flowing in the wind and eyes green as emeralds, making him the idol of young ladies (and not so young!), Maldini is the gladiatorial and sculptural image of a deity lent to the game of football.

This man possesses both the physique and the intellect to play football better than anyone else: he commands the defense with remarkable technique, captivating with his stride or with a sliding tackle—a gesture almost vulgar or instinctive, yet rendered immortal and sacred by Maldini! Maldini epitomizes the ideal defender, without weaknesses, beautiful and unattainable, loved by teammates and respected by opponents.

Maldini is everything a defender should (or perhaps should not?) be.