Aldo Maldera

Italian footballer and agent

Aldo Maldera - Italian footballer and agent
Born

1953
72 years ago

Died

August 1st, 2012
12 years ago — 59 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

Links & References

Played as a defender primarily for A.C. Milan and later for U.S. Alessandria. Spent 11 seasons with A.C. Milan, winning multiple Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia. Transitioned to a football agent after retiring from professional play, representing various players and contributing to the sport off the field.

Won Serie A with A.C. Milan

Played in the 1970s and 1980s

Served as a football agent

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