Aldo Maldera
Italian footballer and agent
Born
1953
72 years ago
Died
August 1st, 2012
13 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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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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