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Which Italian AC Milan and Italy defender is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history, playing 25 seasons for AC Milan without ever winning the Ballon d'Or?
CORRECT ANSWER
Paolo Maldini
Paolo Maldini played an extraordinary 25 seasons for AC Milan, widely considered one of the greatest defenders ever, though he never won the Ballon d'Or.
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AFabio Cannavaro
BAlessandro Nesta
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