Why is Costacurta called Billy?

Alessandro Costacurta was affectionally known to his fans as “Billy”, due to his thin physique in his youth, and his notable skill at basketball (as the local basketball team of Milan, Olimpia Milano, was referred to as “Billy” during the late 1970s, the team’s main shirt sponsor).

How many goals did Baresi and Maldini concede together?

AC MILAN legends and one club men, Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini played 196 matches as a central defensive partnership — conceding just 23 goals. It’s a quite astonishing stat which shows just how disciplined the pair were.

How tall is Paolo Maldini feet?

6′ 1″
Paolo Maldini/Height

Does Maldini have a son?

Daniel Maldini
Christian Maldini
Paolo Maldini/Sons
Daniel Maldini (born 11 October 2001) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Serie A club AC Milan.

Is Sergio Ramos the greatest defender of all time?

Real Madrid and Spain centre-back Sergio Ramos has been named the greatest defender in football history by France Football readers, with 64% of people agreeing that he is the best of all time.

Is Maldini the best defender ever?

“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.”

How many matches did Maldini and Baresi play together?

Maldini played the majority of his games at left-back which is why the number of matches played together is so low. In total, the pair played a staggering total of 1,621 matches together in a trophy-laden period for the Rossoneri.

How old was Alessandro Costacurta when he retired?

He mainly operated as a central defender, and was a leading exponent of the position, receiving International acclaim, winning 7 Serie A titles and 5 Champions League / European Cup trophies throughout his career, along with many other trophies. Costacurta retired from professional football at the age of 41, on 19 May 2007.

When did Paolo Maldini win the European Cup?

He won the European Cup on three occasions (1988-89, 1989-90 and 1993-94) and four Serie A titles — including three in a row from 1992 to 1994. He was also a member of Italy’s 1982 World Cup-winning squad and named the Serie A Player of the Century in 2000.