Aldo Maldera facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 14 October 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Milan, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 1 August 2012 (aged 58) | ||
| Place of death | Rome, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.80 m | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1971–1972 | Milan | 1 | (0) |
| 1972–1973 | Bologna | 3 | (0) |
| 1973–1982 | Milan | 227 | (30) |
| 1982–1985 | Roma | 73 | (6) |
| 1985–1987 | Fiorentina | 18 | (0) |
| 1987–1988 | Lucchese | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 322 | (36) | |
| National team | |||
| 1971 | Italy U-21 | 1 | (0) |
| 1976–1979 | Italy | 10 | (0) |
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Aldo Maldera (born October 14, 1953 – died August 1, 2012) was a famous Italian football player. He played as a full-back or a wide midfielder on the left side of the field. A full-back is a defender who also helps with attacks.
Aldo was known for his powerful shots and scoring many goals. This earned him the nickname "Aldo-gol." He was also called "the horse" because he was very fast and ran a lot during games. He was a hard-working team player who helped his team both in defense and attack. He was known for his speed, stamina, and great ball control.
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Aldo Maldera's Club Career
Aldo Maldera was born in Milan, Italy. He spent most of his playing career with A.C. Milan, one of the biggest clubs in his hometown. He played for Milan from 1971 to 1982.
Winning Trophies with Milan
With A.C. Milan, Aldo won several important trophies.
- He helped the team win the Serie A title in 1979. Serie A is the top football league in Italy.
- He also won two Coppa Italia trophies in 1972 and 1977. The Coppa Italia is a major cup competition.
- In 1981, Milan won the Serie B title. Serie B is the second-highest league in Italy. This win helped them get promoted back to Serie A.
- In his last season with Milan, 1982, they won the Mitropa Cup. He even served as the team's captain.
Playing for Other Clubs
Besides Milan, Aldo Maldera also played for other Italian clubs.
- He had a short loan spell at Bologna F.C. 1909 when he was young.
- Later in his career, he played for A.S. Roma and Fiorentina.
- He won his second Serie A title with A.S. Roma in the 1982–83 season. This was after leaving Milan.
- With Roma, he also won another Coppa Italia in 1984.
- He reached the European Cup final with Roma in 1984. However, they lost the match to Liverpool in a penalty shootout.
Aldo Maldera's International Career
Aldo Maldera played for the Italian national team 10 times. He represented his country in major tournaments.
Playing for Italy
- He played for Italy in the 1978 FIFA World Cup.
- He also played in Euro 1980, which was held in Italy.
- In both tournaments, the Italian team finished in fourth place.
- He also played for Italy's under-21 team once.
Aldo Maldera's Family Life
Aldo Maldera was the third son in his family. His family had moved to Milan from Apulia, a region in southern Italy.
Footballing Brothers
Aldo had two older brothers, Luigi Maldera and Attilio Maldera. Both of them were also professional football players. To tell them apart, people called them:
- Luigi Maldera as Maldera I
- Attilio Maldera as Maldera II
- Aldo Maldera as Maldera III
Aldo Maldera After Retirement
After he stopped playing football, Aldo Maldera continued to work in the sport.
- He worked as a football agent, helping other players.
- He lived in Rome with his wife.
- He also worked for the youth system of A.S. Roma until 2004.
- Later, he became the Sports Director for a Greek football club called Panionios F.C..
Aldo Maldera passed away in Rome on August 1, 2012, at the age of 58.
Honours
A.C. Milan
- Serie A: 1978–79
- Serie B: 1980–81
- Coppa Italia: 1976–77
- Mitropa Cup: 1981–82
Roma
- Serie A: 1982–83
- Coppa Italia: 1983–84
Individual
- A.C. Milan Hall of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Aldo Maldera para niños
