Sol Campbell names Paolo Maldini as the greatest defender in history
Sol Campbell, the Arsenal legend, has named Paolo Maldini as the greatest central defender in football history. In a project organized by an official partner of the UEFA Champions League, Campbell compared several candidates and ultimately chose the former AC Milan and Italy captain for the top spot. Notably, modern stars like Virgil van Dijk and Sergio Ramos were excluded from Campbell's final selection. He praised Maldini's playing style and long-standing consistency throughout his career.
Arsenal legend Sol Campbell has identified the best among the greatest central defenders in football history. In a project organized by an official partner of the UEFA Champions League, the former player compared several candidates. Goal.com reports on this.
According to Campbell, former AC Milan and Italy national team captain Paolo Maldini is the greatest central defender of all time. He was deemed worthy of the top spot, surpassing many famous names in this ranking.
Notably, modern football stars Virgil van Dijk and Sergio Ramos did not make it into Campbell's final selection. The former defender highly praised Maldini's playing style and his long-term consistent career.
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