For twenty-five years, Paolo Maldini was the embodiment of AC Milan. From his teenage debut in 1985 to his final farewell in 2009, he defined loyalty, elegance, and excellence in a sport increasingly ruled by money and ego. The Eternal Captain is the definitive portrait of one of football's most iconic figures-chronicling his journey from the son of a Milan legend to a five-time European champion and global symbol of professionalism.

This book goes beyond statistics and silverware. It tells the story of a man who redefined the art of defending, who led with quiet authority, and who turned down fortune and fame elsewhere to remain faithful to the club that raised him. Through triumphs and heartbreaks-World Cup finals, unforgettable derbies, devastating defeats, and redemptive victories-Maldini's story is also the story of Milan itself. With unmatched access, vivid storytelling, and meticulous research, this is a sweeping narrative of three generations, countless battles, and one enduring legacy.