Paolo Maldini

Italian association football player (born 1968)
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Paolo Maldini

Summary

Paolo Maldini is a human[1]. He was born in Milan[2]. He was born on June 26, 1968[3]. He worked as a tennis player[4]. He ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,580 views/month, #3,843 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Paolo Maldini's place of birth was Milan[2].
  • Paolo Maldini was born on June 26, 1968[3].
  • Paolo Maldini's father was Cesare Maldini[6].
  • Paolo Maldini was married to Adriana Fossa[7].
  • A child of Paolo Maldini was Daniel Maldini[8].
  • A child of Paolo Maldini was Christian Maldini[9].
  • Paolo Maldini held citizenship in Italy[10].
  • Paolo Maldini worked as a tennis player[4].
  • Paolo Maldini held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[11].
  • Among Paolo Maldini's employers was UNICEF[12].
  • Paolo Maldini received the Bravo Award[13].
  • Paolo Maldini received the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[14].
  • Paolo Maldini received the Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15].
  • Paolo Maldini received the FIFA World Cup Dream Team[16].
  • Paolo Maldini received the UEFA Team of the Year[17].
  • Paolo Maldini received the UEFA President's Award[18].
  • Paolo Maldini is recorded as male[19].
  • Paolo Maldini's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paolo Maldini's member of sports team is recorded as Italy men's national association football team[21].
  • Paolo Maldini's Commons category is recorded as Paolo Maldini[22].
  • Paolo Maldini's position played on team / speciality is recorded as centre-back[23].
  • Paolo Maldini's sport is recorded as association football[24].
  • Paolo Maldini's sport is recorded as tennis[25].
  • Paolo Maldini's family name is recorded as Maldini[26].
  • Paolo Maldini's given name is recorded as Paolo[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Milan[2], Paolo Maldini… he was born on June 26, 1968[3]. His father was Cesare Maldini[6].

Career and Affiliations

Paolo Maldini's professions included tennis player[4]. He was employed by UNICEF[12]. He held the position of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Bravo Award[13], a sports award[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1978[30]; Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[14], a grade of an order[31], in Italy[32]; Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15], a grade of an order[33], in Italy[34]; FIFA World Cup Dream Team[16], a squad[35]; UEFA Team of the Year[17], a sports award[36], founded in 2001[37]; and UEFA President's Award[18], a sports award[38], founded in 1998[39].

Personal Life

Paolo Maldini was married to Adriana Fossa[7]. Children include Daniel Maldini[8], an association football player[40], b. 2001[41], of Italy[42] and Christian Maldini[9], an association football player[43], b. 1996[44], of Italy[45].

Why It Matters

Paolo Maldini ranks in the top 0.38% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,580 views/month, #3,843 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Paolo Maldini born?

Paolo Maldini was born in Milan[2].

Who were Paolo Maldini's parents?

Paolo Maldini's father was Cesare Maldini[6].

Who was Paolo Maldini married to?

Paolo Maldini's spouses include Adriana Fossa[7].

What did Paolo Maldini do for work?

Paolo Maldini worked as tennis player[4].

What awards did Paolo Maldini receive?

Honors received include Bravo Award[13], Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[14], Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[15], and FIFA World Cup Dream Team[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [20] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . quirinale.it. Retrieved . quirinale.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . quirinale.it. Retrieved . quirinale.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Transfermarkt. Retrieved . tvrage.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Association of Tennis Professionals website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Participant in 2002 FIFA World Cup, 1994 FIFA World Cup, 1998 FIFA World Cup +5
    Given name Paolo, Cesare
    Country for sport Italy
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