Q1. In which year was Paolo Maldini born?
A. 1966
B. 1968
C. 1970
D. 1972
Answer: B. 1968
Q2. What is the name of Paolo Maldini’s father, who was also a famous footballer and captain for AC Milan?
A. Cesare Maldini
B. Franco Baresi
C. Alessandro Costacurta
D. Mauro Tassotti
Answer: A. Cesare Maldini
Q3. At what age did Paolo Maldini join AC Milan’s youth academy?
A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
Answer: B. 10
Q4. What position did Paolo Maldini initially play in during his early youth career before being moved to full-back?
A. Goalkeeper
B. Central midfielder
C. Right midfielder or winger
D. Striker
Answer: C. Right midfielder or winger
Q5. On what date did Paolo Maldini make his Serie A debut for AC Milan?
A. 20 January 1985
B. 21 August 1985
C. 18 September 1985
D. 4 January 1987
Answer: A. 20 January 1985
Q6. Against which team did Paolo Maldini score his first Serie A goal?
A. Udinese
B. Como
C. Parma
D. Fiorentina
Answer: B. Como
Q7. Which shirt number did Paolo Maldini wear throughout most of his career at AC Milan, previously worn by his father?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: B. 3
Q8. Under which coach did Paolo Maldini win his first Serie A title in the 1987-88 season?
A. Carlo Ancelotti
B. Fabio Capello
C. Arrigo Sacchi
D. Nereo Rocco
Answer: C. Arrigo Sacchi
Q9. In which year did Paolo Maldini become the captain of AC Milan?
A. 1994
B. 1995
C. 1996
D. 1997
Answer: D. 1997
Q10. How many Serie A appearances did Paolo Maldini make during his career?
A. 571
B. 647
C. 680
D. 700
Answer: B. 647
Q11. How many UEFA Champions League titles did Paolo Maldini win with AC Milan?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: C. 5
Q12. In which year did AC Milan retire Paolo Maldini’s number 3 shirt, with the condition it could be used by one of his sons?
A. 2007
B. 2009
C. 2012
D. 2016
Answer: B. 2009
Q13. What was the score in the 1993-94 UEFA Champions League final where AC Milan defeated Barcelona, with Maldini in defense?
A. 1-0
B. 2-1
C. 3-0
D. 4-0
Answer: D. 4-0
Q14. Against which team did Paolo Maldini play his 1,000th professional appearance?
A. Juventus
B. Parma
C. Reggina
D. Fiorentina
Answer: B. Parma
Q15. How many seasons did Paolo Maldini play in Serie A?
A. 20
B. 22
C. 25
D. 27
Answer: C. 25
Q16. On what date did Paolo Maldini make his debut for the Italy national team?
A. 31 March 1988
B. 25 September 1988
C. 20 January 1993
D. 7 October 2000
Answer: A. 31 March 1988
Q17. How many caps did Paolo Maldini earn for Italy?
A. 100
B. 113
C. 126
D. 140
Answer: C. 126
Q18. What was the outcome of the 1994 FIFA World Cup final for Italy, where Maldini was vice-captain?
A. Lost on penalties
B. Lost 1-0
C. Won on penalties
D. Won 2-1
Answer: A. Lost on penalties
Q19. In which tournament did Paolo Maldini captain Italy to the final, losing to France on a golden goal?
A. UEFA Euro 1996
B. UEFA Euro 2000
C. 1998 World Cup
D. 2002 World Cup
Answer: B. UEFA Euro 2000
Q20. What record did Paolo Maldini hold for the most appearances in UEFA club competitions until 2017?
A. 174
B. 190
C. 200
D. 217
Answer: A. 174
Q21. In which year did Paolo Maldini win the Bravo Award for the best under-23 player in European competitions?
A. 1987
B. 1988
C. 1989
D. 1993
Answer: C. 1989
Q22. What is the record for the fastest goal in a UEFA Champions League final, set by Paolo Maldini?
A. 30 seconds
B. 2 minutes
C. 1 minute 10 seconds
D. 51 seconds
Answer: D. 51 seconds
Q23. How many UEFA Super Cup titles did Paolo Maldini win, a record he shares with Dani Alves?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: B. 4
Q24. In which year was Paolo Maldini included in the Ballon d’Or Dream Team?
A. 2016
B. 2018
C. 2020
D. 2022
Answer: C. 2020
Q25. What role did Paolo Maldini take at AC Milan in 2018 after his retirement?
A. Sporting director
B. Head coach
C. Youth academy director
D. Ambassador
Answer: A. Sporting director
