Top 10 Best AC Milan Players of All Time

Who are the best AC Milan players, you ask? Well, there are as many answers as there are fans. With over a century's worth of players to choose from, it's a pretty tough question.

Are you a fan of the classic defensive stalwarts, like Franco Baresi or Paolo Maldini, who stood like unyielding pillars at the back? Or do you lean more towards the creative geniuses like Andrea Pirlo, whose pinpoint passes could unlock even the most stubborn of defenses? Maybe you're captivated by the strikers, the ones who lit up the pitch with their goal-scoring prowess, like Andriy Shevchenko or Marco van Basten.

AC Milan has been home to many footballing giants, including international icons like Ronaldinho, Kaka, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Each brought their own flair, talent, and unforgettable moments to the team. And then, of course, there are those who started their career at the club and went on to become global stars.

With so many players making significant contributions to the club, the process of ranking them might seem like an impossible task. But that's the beauty of football. It's about opinions, discussions, and sharing the passion for your favorite team.

As you make your picks, think about each player's impact on the team, their individual brilliance, and their dedication to the Rossoneri shirt. Keep in mind the context of their era, their role in trophy-laden seasons, and their iconic performances in defining matches.

The Top Ten

  1. Kaka

    Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, commonly known as Kaká or Ricardo Kaká, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer. He played as an attacking midfielder for clubs such as AC Milan, Real Madrid, and Orlando City, as well as the Brazil national team. His exceptional vision and passing ability earned... read more

    Kaka is a legend. If people loved midfielders as much as forwards, they would not find any substitute for Kaka. Ronaldo and Messi are great players, but they often benefit from the support of midfielders. In Kaka's case, he needed to score, make through passes, provide pinpoint passes, and often defend as well.

    Kaka is one of the best players in football history, and he is a legend. When AC Milan sold him to Real Madrid, it was a big mistake!

    The best footballer I've ever seen, in the same mold as Messi and Ronaldo. Dangerous and skillful, even now he's still a threat.

  2. Paolo Maldini

    Maldini is the icon of AC Milan. He played for 25 seasons, won 5 Champions League titles (2 as captain), and 7 Serie A titles. He holds the record for the most appearances in Serie A. He was named in the UEFA Team of the Year at the age of 38 and captained Milan for almost 12 years. He also finished third in the Ballon d'Or voting twice and is widely regarded as the best defender of all time.

    If this doesn't make him the best player of Milan (and one of the best players of all time), then I don't know what does.

    This is hard to say as Kaka is my favorite player of all time, but Maldini was a leader for the Rossoneri for years. The Maldini name itself has been in the club for years, and when Paolo Maldini left, he left a hole in the team's leadership.

  3. Alexandre Pato

    Pato is an excellent player with great skill and goal-scoring ability. He is very young and active.

    Young, active, fast, loyal. The Duck is here to shake things up, man.

  4. Andrea Pirlo

    Andrea Pirlo, born on May 19, 1979, is an Italian former professional footballer and current football manager. He retired from playing in January 2018 after an illustrious career as a central midfielder, primarily with AC Milan and Juventus, and was also a key player for the Italy national team. After... read more

    The most important player for AC Milan while he was there. He is my favorite AC Milan player ever. His precision with the ball is amazing, and he was the mastermind behind Milan's recent success.

    Pirlo is the best at free kicks.

  5. Filippo Inzaghi

  6. Andriy Shevchenko

    Andriy Mykolayovych Shevchenko is a Ukrainian retired footballer who played for Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, and Chelsea, as well as the Ukrainian national team as a striker. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2004 and is one of the most prolific goal scorers in the history of Ukrainian and European football. Shevchenko... read more

    Absolute legend, one of the most prolific goal scorers and well-rounded players in the history of the club. It's a joke that players like Gilardino are ranked above him here.

    What in God's name are people doing voting for the likes of Pato? Sheva was the greatest striker to play for us. Even Ibra couldn't compare to what Sheva achieved.

    Andriy Shevchenko is the best player in AC Milan's history! AC Milan made a mistake when it sold him to FC Chelsea!

  7. Clarence Seedorf

    It pains me not to put Maldini, but the only player in the world to win four European Cups with three different teams? I have to say Seedorf.

    Not highly rated in the Clockwork Orange national team. But a very stable and beautiful player to see in Milan.

  8. Alessandro Nesta

    He has been my childhood hero, along with Maldini. I love Maldini, but I think Nesta is too underrated!

  9. Marco van Basten

    Marcel "Marco" van Basten is a Dutch former football manager and professional player. He played as a striker for Ajax and AC Milan and was one of the standout players for the Netherlands national team during the 1980s and early 1990s. Van Basten is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of... read more

    Prolific goal scorer. Unfortunately, his career was cut short.

  10. Zlatan Ibrahimovic

    Zlatan Ibrahimović (born October 3, 1981) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a striker for multiple clubs during his career, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), FC Barcelona, and Manchester United. He scored over 500 career goals for club and country while winning league titles... read more

    Extremely important for the team. He can change the game on his own, fantastic at providing assists, and a strong striker.

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a very powerful player.

    He is one of the best players in the world and he can make a great teammate with Kevin-Prince Boateng and El Shaarawy.

    11. The Newcomers
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    Frank Rijkaard

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    Ronaldo

    Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian businessman, president of La Liga club Real Valladolid, and a retired professional footballer who played as a striker. Nicknamed "O Fenômeno" ("The Phenomenon") in Portuguese, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers... read more

    13. The Contenders

  13. Gennaro Gattuso

  14. Ronaldinho

    Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, born March 21, 1980, is better known by his nickname Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho. He is a Brazilian former professional footballer and a current ambassador for FC Barcelona.

    He primarily played as an attacking midfielder but was also effective as a winger. Ronaldinho... read more

    I think Ronaldinho, aka Don't Mess With Me, should be considered the best because he is a legend. He assisted Messi in his first goal and was outstanding. His effort to improve the teams he played for, like Barcelona and Milan, is remarkable. In my opinion, he is the best of all time and my idol.

  15. Alberto Gilardino

  16. Franco Baresi

    Franchino Baresi (born 8 May 1960) is an Italian former football player, manager, and youth team coach who serves as the honorary vice-president of AC Milan. He mainly played as a sweeper or central defender and spent his entire 20-year career with Serie A club AC Milan, captaining the team for 15 seasons... read more

  17. Ruud Gullit

    Ruud Gullit is a Dutch former professional footballer and manager who played as a midfielder or forward during the 1980s and 1990s. He was known for his versatility and strength and played for clubs such as Feyenoord, PSV Eindhoven, AC Milan, and Chelsea. Gullit won the Ballon d'Or in 1987 and captained... read more

  18. Massimo Oddo

  19. Stephan El Shaarawy

  20. George Weah

    George Manneh Oppong Weah (born 1 October 1966) is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer who served as the 25th President of Liberia from 2018 to 2024. Before his election to the presidency, Weah served as Senator from Montserrado County. He played as a striker in his prolific 18-year... read more

    The only player to ever win the African, European, and World Footballer of the Year awards all in a single year (1995) must be a great talent. He had dazzling skills, scored magnificent goals, and was an incredible talent. Weah is one of the best ever to wear the AC Milan jersey!

  21. David Beckham

    David Robert Joseph Beckham (born May 2, 1975) is an English former professional footballer, the president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF, and co-owner of Salford City. He played for Manchester United (including a loan to Preston North End), Real Madrid, AC Milan (on loan), LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain... read more

  22. Zvonimir Boban

  23. Dida

  24. Robinho

  25. Keisuke Honda

  26. Dejan Savicevic

    Il Genio...the best player to ever play for AC Milan. I enjoyed every moment watching him on the field with his graceful movement, dribbling, assists, and goals. Hail Dejan!

  27. Gunnar Nordahl

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