ROME (AFP) - AC Milan captain Paolo Maldini will lead his team out against Udinese at the San Siro on Sunday almost 20 years to the day after he made his Serie A debut against the same opposition.



The imperious defender has stayed loyal to the club ever since pulling on the famous red and black stripes for the first time in Udine on January 20, 1985 as a bright-eyed 16-year-old.
Having learned his trade from his trusted mentor, the legendary Franco Baresi, Maldini is regarded as one of best defenders of his generation.

He has won seven league championships, four European Cup/Champions League titles, four UEFA SuperCups, the Italian Cup and three Italian SuperCups.

The level-headed number three, who has only recently moved into the centre of defence from left-back due to a slight slowing of his 36-year-old legs, is also Italy's most-capped player, having represented the Azzurri 126 times.

AC Milan hold a five point advantage over third-placed Udinese and need to win on Sunday, not only to distance themselves from Luciano Spalletti's side but also to maintain the pressure on leaders Juventus, who face an equally tough task away to Cagliari.

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